Multiple cases filed against citizens, and government employees in recent times indicate that freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution has come under stress. The activists say it is ironic for a party that has been opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for curtailing the freedom of citizens to express themselves fearlessly.
On scientific temper
In July, a government pre-university college lecturer, Hulikante Murthy, was served notice by the government for his criticism of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists offering prayer at Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh with a miniature model of Chandrayaan 3. He called out scientists’ lack of scientific temperament.
