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Why is that relevant? People should not get arrested for protesting sexual harassment, even if others are inaugurating a new Taj Mahal.


It is relevant because the PM is touting the new parliament building as ushering Indian into a new age of democracy, calling the building a temple of democracy; while dissenting voices outside are being stifled as the wrestlers are being arrested.


PM Modi was literally giving a speech on "how we are the coolest democracy in the world" few kilo-meters away from where the protesters were arrested.




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