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Need for moderation in public speech
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In recent times, public discourse in Tamil Nadu’s political arena has come under scrutiny.
Political speech is not just a tool for mobilisation; it is a reflection of democratic culture.
Careers were ruined, institutions were strained, and public discourse suffered.
Similarly, in Europe, the final years of the Weimar Republic saw a steady decline in the quality of political speech.
Political speech must inform, inspire, and unify — not inflame or divide.