Dissent is normal to civilisation it cann't be equated to 'terrorism': Romila Thapar

Dissent is normal to any civilisation and it cannot be equated to "terrorism", noted historian Romila Thapar said Saturday, expressing concern over attacks on those fighting for the rights of the underprivileged.

Speaking at a public discussion 'Dissent and Democracy', Thapar, one of the five petitioners in Bhima-Koregaon case, said, "Suppression of dissent is not a new development, but it has become more frequent of late."