The divisive citizenship legislation, for example, has created quarrels within families, intergenerational disputes and meltdowns on family WhatsApp groups. This reductionism of public discourse is partly the consequence of our media, both television and online. This capture of television media by nativists and populists — and above all, by those who wield power — has numbed us to how dangerous this phenomenon is. The Rightwing has most definitely been better organised — with more resources and aggression — than other groups, whether on television or Twitter. But I have also heard passionate arguments among liberals for boycotting products made by groups or individuals that support or fund the present government.

Source: Hindustan Times January 24, 2020 14:15 UTC