The burden of independence

Yet another question asked of Mamata Banerjee, yet another person in jail. In the world that she lives in, it would appear that asking a question is not a sign of dissent but of some form of treason. And while she does offer herself up for this criticism on a regular and altogether spectacular basis, she is by no means alone. Increasingly, it is difficult to ask an innocent question; for one can ask a question only if one is implacably located on the other side.

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