Chennai has never been afraid to stand up for what it feels is right. Eminent writer and heritage activist V Sriram decries the strong-arm tactics against peaceful, artistic expressions of dissent in the city, such as the recent one against Kolams carrying a message.
A pro-CAA rally was allowed at the same venue where those opposing the law were denied permission to protest. This raises legitimate concerns over the increasing tendency to muffle voices of dissent in the city.
