Does protesting against the government in front of international delegates at the AI summit dent the country’s image? While there can be a debate on the manner of protests, it is not uncommon to find protesters at international events. Federal structure tensionsThe concept of an all-pervasive “strong leader” necessarily leads to the notion of a strong state, where the distinction between dissent and sedition may dissolve. Deeper questionsThe debate sparked off by the IYC protests goes beyond what constitutes a ‘decent’ protest. It raises larger questions about how a democracy negotiates the space for dissent while maintaining national cohesion.

Source: The Hindu March 26, 2026 03:41 UTC