Mains Answer Writing - 21 Jul, 2026

GS2

Indian Polity

15 marks

Examine the role of protests and hunger strikes in strengthening democratic accountability in India. Discuss the constitutional, ethical and governance challenges associated with their use in a constitutional democracy, with suitable examples.

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Balance is the key. Show that protests and hunger strikes are both democratic safeguards and constitutional responsibilities, requiring a balance between dissent and public order.
Remember value addition like Article 19, India Against Corruption Movement, Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, Gandhian Satyagraha, Ladakh protests, and Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike.
Avoid portraying protests as either absolutely justified or entirely disruptive. Evaluate them through the lens of constitutional democracy, democratic accountability and institutional governance.

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