Arundhati-roy Quote by Arundhati Roy
““Any government's condemnation of terrorism is only credible if it shows itself to be responsive to persistent, reasonable, closely argued, non-violent dissent. And yet, what's happening is just the opposite. The world over, non-violent resistance movements are being crushed and broken. If we do not respect and honour them, by default we privilege those who turn to violent means.””
About This Quote
Government anti‑terrorism credibility depends on responding to non‑violent dissent; currently, peaceful movements are suppressed, favoring violent actors.
In simple terms: Credibility requires respecting peaceful protest, but it’s being ignored.
Protect non‑violent resistance to uphold legitimacy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- human rights
- governance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms can safeguard peaceful protest?
- How does ignoring dissent fuel violence?
Suppression undermines democratic values.