Sir — This refers to the editorial, “JNU issue and beyond” (February 15). Freedom of speech in a democracy does not mean that citizens have the liberty to shout anti-national slogans in the very country where they reside. Whatever their grievances may be, they must be raised in a patriotic manner. It’s unfortunate that such tragic events happen in a place meant to spread education.
Such misguided anti-national people must not be spared. Rightly, the Government must not keep quiet and take appropriate measures to condemn such incidents. It is unfortunate that various political parties have used this event for political point-scoring. Politics in India has fallen to a low level.