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Dear Editor,
Sub: Democracy Versus majoritarian will
A series of articles in the lead page and your leader have started of an intense debate on the freedom of expression,freedom of speech as enshrined in our constitution. New insights, interpretations of the provisions have emerged from this intense discussions and informed articles, penned by qualified competent and experienced jurists, eminent lawyers and intellectuals.
One of the fundamental arguments, which have been missing in the debate, I thought, was the right of the every citizen of“to listen to divergent views and expressions as derived fromthe right to freedom of expression and speech of individuals.This I believe is embedded as an integral part of the freedom of expression which gives us as individuals “The Right to be exposed to speech and writings, new thoughts, ideologies, religions etc”. The Majoritarian will assumes it has the right to suspend this essential right of every citizen of India which eventually would lead to a vacuum of new ideology and ideas.
This is highly objectionable and a collective approach is needed to present a new interpretation and get directions fromdemocratic institutions such as our apex Court to bring backthe rights of every citizen of India into normal parlance. Majoritarian will should not deny us, a citizen of India, right to listen and right to agree which a contrarian view and celebrate the Independence of India and every religion / ideology practiced here.
Thanking you,
V.BALAKRISHNAN
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