Democracy is about the ability to look your government in the eye and say “you are wrong” — without fear of being beaten for it.And yes, July 20 was a sad day for democracy. It was sad to see brutal force used against young citizens. Monday, July 20, 2026 will be long remembered as a black day for Indian democracy. And yes, July 20 was a sad day for democracy. It was sad to see brutal force used against young citizens.