Even if we disagree with Sharjeel Imam’s statements, it is important to stand up for his right to speak | The Indian Express

Even if we disagree with Sharjeel Imam’s statements, it is important to stand up for his right to speak | The Indian Express

Even if we disagree with Sharjeel Imam’s statements, it is important to stand up for his right to speak

FEBRUARY 19, 2020 11:48:58 AM

To criminalise protests by Muslims and disallow them to even speak is to tell them that they are not part of the democratic universe of India. For what is democracy if not the freedom to have a view which could be contrary to the mainstream?