The death of the ailing and aged Stan Swamy, repeatedly denied bail, sparks outrage. But primarily on social media. Fuel prices touch record highs and satirical memes abound. But not much else happens. In Covid times, urban unemployment spikes, and scores of urban families face tragedy amid dire shortages of health services. But does India’s urban middle class complain? Are there any signs of visible anger manifesting in physical protests? No.
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The vast majority of India’s urban middle class appears to have abandoned the opportunities of citizenship. They are willing to sacrifice liberty, even dignity, for some mercy Read More
