Liberal Myths on Free Speech, Marxism, and Congress Legacy

Now that the Twitter Files have been made public, it seems appropriate to scrutinize the liberal claim that this group's freedom of expression is in danger, a narrative they continue to lament. In today's context, anyone asserting that democracy is under threat likely lacks knowledge of history or current realities, or they are still worshipping Marx's principles, which view totalitarian rule as the sole path to the economic salvation of the proletariat. Except for North Korea, all countries worldwide abandoned Marx's economic interpretation—which promised a utopian egalitarian society—by the 1980s and 1990s, leaving behind only the stubborn grip on power by a single party.influencewatch+1

Marxist Legacy and Power Retention

The duplicitous, undemocratic propaganda propagated by the Congress party in India and the Chinese Communist Party worldwide can be understood in this light; it amounts to nothing less than a betrayal of the people. The MoU signed between Congress and the Chinese Communist Party exemplifies how both parties, losing political ground in their respective domains, seek moral support from external regimes to bolster their domestic politics.[indiatoday]​

India's freedom struggle also began under the spell of Marxist ideas, only to meet the same fate. Even when our Gross Domestic Product was significantly smaller compared to today, the system managed merely an average growth rate of 3.5%, stumbling from the 1980s onward, prompting contemporary leaders to distance themselves from this economic order. It was in 1991 that the state-controlled, totalitarian economic system received a proper funeral through the adoption of the 'New Economic Policy.'wikipedia+1

Shift to Cultural and Media Control

Yet, the Marxist obsession with retaining power persisted, shifting from economic means to professions like literature, art, history, and journalism. Entirely fabricated histories, arts, and news emerged, bearing no relation to democracy. Abraham Lincoln's definition of democracy as "government of the people, by the people, for the people" finds no perfect embodiment in the world. Still, as a comparative benchmark, universal democratic ideals exist among democratic nations: electoral systems, legislative bodies with opposition participation, rule of law, an independent judiciary, and most crucially, freedom of expression. These are the key political markers for evaluating any country's democratic setup, including India's.

Pillars of Democracy: Elections

Elections form democracy's most vital pillar, through which the people select representatives and legally entrust them with governance, pledging support for a fixed term. We can never claim the current central government has ever announced postponing elections. On the contrary, opposition parties insisted on prematurely ending the Parliament session amid rising COVID-19 threats.[timesofindia.indiatimes]​

What kind of system is being crafted here? In every election Congress loses, they raise questions on EVMs. If India's Election Commission faces any threat to its independence today, it comes not from the ruling side but from the opposition. They say democracy thrives safest where a strong opposition and media exist, but Congress, in opposition for six years, has failed to become the people's voice. Its apparatus remains so arrogant that it yearns to trample public will with its whims. A journalist linked to the Congress ecosystem remarked on Sushant Singh Rajput's death: "Let’s be honest, Sushant Singh Rajput was not such a big star that cops need to be pressurised."theprint+2[youtube]​

Freedom of Expression Under Scrutiny

Shifting directly to freedom of expression—the issue most loudly wailed about today. NDTV even blackened its screen in protest. The reality of free speech is that the first constitutional amendment under Pandit Nehru's leadership was itself the initial assault on it. The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1950, imposed restrictions by the central executive on public disclosure of opinions regarding foreign relations management.indiatoday+2

Countless cinema scenes were cut, songs removed and banned, and if we list books that faced bans under the current opposition's rule, the catalog would never end. Before 2014, which newspaper or channel escaped Congress control? True, social media's expansion has exposed the Congress ecosystem—including journalists—laying bare their dark deeds daily. No matter the opposition's deceptions, the truth is that democracy is not in danger today; rather, every idea threatening democracy is.indianexpress+2

Historical Context of Economic Stagnation

To elaborate on India's economic journey, post-independence policies rooted in socialist-Marxist ideals prioritized state control, leading to the infamous "License Raj." This regime stifled private enterprise, with GDP growth averaging around 3.5% from 1950 to 1990, often termed the "Hindu rate of growth." Industries required endless permits, fostering corruption and inefficiency. By the 1980s, even as growth edged slightly higher to about 5% in some periods, balance-of-payments crises loomed, exacerbated by oil shocks and fiscal deficits.igidr.ac+1

Leaders like Rajiv Gandhi initiated tentative reforms in 1985, easing licensing for select sectors, but the real breakthrough came in 1991 under P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Manmohan Singh. Facing forex reserves for barely two weeks' imports, they dismantled controls: abolishing industrial licensing for most sectors, devaluing the rupee, slashing tariffs from over 300% to around 50%, and opening doors to foreign investment. Growth surged to 6-7% annually post-liberalization, lifting millions from poverty and expanding GDP from $266 billion in 1991 to over $3 trillion today.[en.wikipedia]​

This shift repudiated Marxist central planning, mirroring global trends. The Soviet Union's 1991 collapse and China's 1978 Deng Xiaoping reforms validated market-oriented paths over dogma. Yet, in India, Marxist influence lingered culturally.

Cultural Marxism's Infiltration

With economic control waning, ideologues pivoted to "long march through the institutions." Literature saw state-sponsored narratives glorifying Nehruvian socialism while vilifying market reforms. History textbooks under Left-leaning historians like Romila Thapar emphasized class struggle over national unity, downplaying Partition's Islamic separatism roots. Art and cinema, via bodies like the Films Division, promoted anti-capitalist themes; films like "Aakrosh" critiqued feudalism but ignored socialist failures.

Journalism epitomized this: The National Herald, Congress mouthpiece, and outlets like The Hindu peddled secular-Marxist lines. Pre-2014, most media echoed UPA narratives on issues like 26/11 Mumbai attacks (blaming Hindus) or economic scams (downplayed). Fabricated stories, such as "saffron terror," aimed to equate BJP with extremism, shielding Islamist violence.

This wasn't organic; it was systematic. Marxist academics dominated JNU, influencing policy via proximity to Congress leaders. The result: a parallel power structure undermining electoral mandates.

Dissecting the Twitter Files Revelations

The Twitter Files, released starting November 2022 by Elon Musk, exposed pre-Musk Twitter's collusion with governments and left-lobby groups to suppress speech. Journalists like Matt Taibbi revealed FBI payments for moderation, suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story at Biden campaign behest, and shadow-banning conservatives. In India, Twitter complied with "blocking orders" during 2021 farm protests, censoring BJP critics selectively.racket+1

Liberals decried Musk as a threat to "democracy," yet Files showed their hypocrisy: demanding censorship of "misinformation" (read: dissent). Post-Files, claims of "free speech under siege" ring hollow, as platforms now host diverse views, exposing leftist narratives.[influencewatch]​

Congress-China Nexus Exposed

The 2008 MoU between Congress (Sonia and Rahul Gandhi signing with Xi Jinping) facilitated "party-to-party" exchanges on bilateral issues. Critics see it as ideological alignment: both CCP and Congress-Nehru-Gandhi ecosystem share authoritarian traits—dynastic rule, suppression of dissent. As BJP rose, Congress faced setbacks; CCP amid economic woes sought allies. This pact symbolized desperation, mirroring CCP's global United Front tactics.[indiatoday]​

First Amendment: Nehru's Irony

Nehru's 1951 amendment curtailed Article 19(1)(a) after court rulings struck down laws like the Bombay Public Safety Act. Motivated by press criticism of refugee policies and zamindari abolition, it added "reasonable restrictions" for public order, decency, etc. Nehru argued freedoms aren't absolute, yet hypocritically used sedition laws (Section 124A, retained despite Ambedkar's opposition) against communists and critics.[indiatoday]​

Cinematic censorship peaked: Songs from "Anand Math" banned for "Vande Mataram"; films like "Nine Hours to Rama" (on Gandhi assassination) prohibited. Congress-ruled states banned Wendy Doniger's "Hindus: An Alternative History" (2014, but pattern persists), Salman Rushdie's "Satanic Verses" (1988), and Arun Shourie's works.[indianexpress]​

Electoral Integrity and Opposition Hypocrisy

India's ECI is globally admired for conducting world's largest elections seamlessly. Yet, Congress alleges EVM tampering post every loss: 2014, 2019, 2024 Lok Sabha, Haryana 2024. No evidence; Supreme Court dismissed petitions. ECI uses VVPATs, seals, randomization.[youtube]​indiatoday+1

Conversely, opposition demanded shortening 2020 Monsoon Session amid COVID, prioritizing safety over debate—ironic for "democracy saviors."[timesofindia.indiatimes]​

On Sushant Singh Rajput (SSR): Congress dismissed murder theories as BJP ploy, with spokespersons like Sachin Sawant accusing BJP of politicization. The quoted remark reflects elitist disdain for outsiders challenging Bollywood's nepotism.[indianexpress]​

NDTV's 2015 black screen protested ban on "India's Daughter" documentary; 2016 Pathankot coverage ban elicited similar drama.dawn+1

True Threats to Democracy

Lincoln's ideal thrives in India: 1.4 billion vote freely; opposition thrives (INDIA bloc); judiciary checks executive (e.g., Article 370 abrogation upheld); Rule of law prevails. Threats emanate from ecosystem peddling division: CAA protests blocking roads, farm laws misinformation leading to violence.

Today, under President Trump's reelected administration (2025 inauguration), global democracy contrasts: US Files exposed Deep State censorship; India exposes leftist hegemony crumbling via social media.

Congress's arrogance persists: unable to introspect post-2014 routs, blaming EVMs over policy failures. Their "tumor" seeks external validation, from CCP to Western media.

Path Forward for True Democracy

India's democracy strengthens: GDP at 8% growth, digital India empowering masses. Liberals' "danger" cries mask fear of accountability. As Twitter Files proved, sunlight disinfects. Every anti-democratic idea—fabricated narratives, censorship bids—faces peril, ensuring people's rule endures.