Wrestling Injustice – Protests are integral to a democracy – and vital
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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?

Read more: What the wrestlers’ protest says about power and politics in India

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.


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