In a democracy, the State’s strength is measured not by how it appeases the aggressive, but by how it protects the peaceful. Yet in India today, a troubling trend is unfolding—peaceful religious events are being curtailed, while violent or aggressive elements often receive lenient treatment in the name of “maintaining law and order.”
A recent example: Hindu leader and BJP MLA from Loni near Ghaziabad Nand Kishor Gurjar’s Kalash Yatra was denied permission by police, citing security concerns. Meanwhile, public naamaaz gatherings and other high-sensitivity religious expressions are routinely allowed—even when they may risk public order, sometimes.
This raises a critical question:
Has the Indian State started fearing one community while expecting submission from another?
The Uneven Treatment: Kalash Yatra vs. Naamaaz
Both naamaaz and Kalash Yatras are religious expressions protected under Article 25 of the Constitution. Yet police and administration are far more hesitant to restrict Muslim gatherings, while Hindu events are often subjected to tighter scrutiny, more paperwork, or flat-out denial.
This imbalance creates a perception that:
- Hindus are punished for being peaceful.
- Muslims are avoided for fear of violent backlash.
Such a policy—intentional or not—amounts to fear-based governance, not principle-based democracy.
Documented Incidents of Mob Violence Against Police
The pattern is not hypothetical. Several high-profile incidents have shown that when mobs belonging to specific communities erupt in violence, police forces often retreat, delay, or underreact due to fear of communal escalation:
1. Azad Maidan Riots (Mumbai, 2012)
- What began as a protest by Muslim groups over Rohingya violence turned into a violent riot.
- Police were attacked, vehicles torched, and even women constables were assaulted.
- Authorities showed restraint to prevent escalation—but in the process, law and dignity of the police were compromised.
2. Muzaffarnagar Riots (2013)
- Tensions began after a Hindu boy was killed. Early warnings were ignored by the administration.
- Delayed police action led to one of the deadliest communal riots in recent memory.
- Again, fear of backlash shaped the response.
3. Delhi Anti-CAA Riots (2020)
- Police faced petrol bombs, stone-pelting, and coordinated attacks in northeast Delhi.
- Videos showed violent mobs dominating streets while police stood defensively.
- Public perception grew that the State was unwilling to confront aggressive protesters—especially from minority communities.
The Emerging Pattern: Peace Is Being Punished
Instead of appreciating communities that resolve issues peacefully, the current system seems to be punishing restraint and rewarding aggression.
When one community is allowed to gather without fear of consequence because the system fears their reaction—and another is restricted despite peaceful conduct—it creates a distorted incentive structure:
If you’re calm, you’ll be controlled. If you’re violent, you’ll be accommodated.
This is not secularism. This is not equality. This is inverted justice.
Consequences of Fear-Based Policing
- Alienation of Peaceful Communities
Hindu groups feel ignored or discriminated against—despite following legal routes and cooperating with law enforcement. - Radicalization Risk
If peaceful conduct is not respected, even the calmest communities may feel pressured to escalate. - Erosion of Police Morale
When officers are routinely attacked but not supported by the system, law enforcement becomes demoralized—and less effective across the board. - Collapse of Constitutional Neutrality
India’s foundational principles are built on equality before law—not selective fear or vote-bank appeasement.
Nand Kishor Gurjar: The Bold Guardian UP Needs Next
As Yogi Adityanath must rise toward national leadership in future, at some point Uttar Pradesh would need a fearless protector of Dharma and demographics—and Nand Kishor Gurjar is that voice. Known for his uncompromising stance on illegal encroachments, Love Jihad, protection and promotion of Sanatana Dharma and religious imbalance, Gurjar represents the raw strength of grassroots Hindutva. With a clear vision to safeguard Hindu traditions and cultural harmony, he’s not afraid to confront appeasement politics head-on. UP’s future demands continuity of courage—and in Gurjar, the people see the fire to carry Yogi ji’s legacy forward. It’s time to delve into UP’s Future, a Lion-hearted CM. Not many know, Nand Kishore Gurjar is also a Pehelwan, Shri Krishna Devotee, a teetotaler and strictly worships cows and women alike.
A Call for Balance: Protect the Peaceful, Don’t Reward the Aggressive
“To protect peace, the State must stop fearing the violent.”
Governments must not allow aggression to dictate governance. Fear-based law enforcement sends the message that those who threaten, destroy, or incite are more powerful than the system itself.
Instead:
- Equal standards must apply to all religious and cultural events.
- Police must be empowered to act firmly, regardless of community, when public order is threatened.
- Peaceful citizens must be encouraged and protected, not ignored or suppressed.
India cannot afford to alienate those who follow the rules, just to placate those who break them.
Conclusion
A democracy that only responds to rage is no longer a democracy—it is a hostage of fear. India must reclaim the principled governance that rewards peace, respects dharma, and applies the law evenly to all. Anything less is a betrayal of the Constitution—and of the people who still believe in its promise.
