Protest Within Norm

Citizens' right to voice discontent through protest is protected in democracy under freedom of speech provision in the constitution. By doing so, democracy ensures that all voices can be heard. But there are also red lines people cannot cross in the name of protest to undermine the very pillars of democracy. None has the power to delegitimise the political system achieved by people's sacrifices and government set up by the popular votes exercising constitution -guaranteed democratic rights. Nor can anyone attack the fundamental pillars of democracy. Protests in good faith demanding that the protesters' legitimate concerns be addressed deserve government's due response and attention. And there are legal mechanisms under constitutional framework to fulfil them.