Shillong: The Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Committee is calling out the government for suppressing dissent. MPCC secretary Manuel Badwar pointed to recent detentions and suspended Instagram accounts, including those of various media outlets, as proof of a crackdown. Authorities are silencing anyone who questions their power. Badwar argued these heavy-handed tactics do nothing to fix the issues causing public anger in the first place.
Democratic rights are under fire. Badwar questioned the legality of these moves while highlighting the danger of limiting peaceful protest. If citizens cannot air their grievances through standard channels, they lose faith in the system. The suppression of digital media channels further complicates the flow of information. He explicitly warned of a dark trend, stating: "Democratic institutions were increasingly coming under the influence of the ruling establishment."
Badwar looked toward Russia and China as grim examples of what happens when governments refuse to tolerate criticism. He insists a healthy state must handle pushback without resorting to muzzling voices. While the specific legal reasons for the detentions remain murky, the political fallout could be severe. Badwar noted that voters will remember these restrictions when they head to the ballot box.
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