When Words Harm: The Rijiju Debacle and a Culture of Denial The recent comments made by parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju have sparked outrage, but they also highlight a more insidious issue the erosion of trust in institutions.
By downplaying the severity of injuries sustained during student protests in Delhi, Rijiju has perpetuated a culture of denial that is as damaging as it is pervasive.
Rijiju's assertion that "not a single person was harmed" during the protests is a staggering example of gaslighting by those in power.