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Source: The post is based on the article “Wrestling Injustice – Protests are integral to a democracy – and vital” published in The Times of India on 29th April 2023.
Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population.
Relevance: Issues related to women sports persons.
News: The top national and international-level wrestlers are once again protesting to express their dissatisfaction with the sexual harassment complaints from women players.
About the issue
| Read here: Wrestlers in SC against Delhi Police: What the law says about filing of FIR in sexual harassment cases |
What does the wrestlers’ protest say about power and politics in India?
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Are protests legal in India?
Protests are inherent to democracy. No grievance redressal mechanism can be perfect. In a democratic framework, a protest is the default option to express deep dissatisfaction.
A protest is a symptom of an underlying problem. It also acts as a pressure relief valve.
What should be done?
Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha, said that the wrestlers protesting in public are sullying the image of the country.
Protests don’t affect a country’s image. So, the IOA should make a sincere effort to understand wrestlers’ fear and address the issue.
