Harish Salve urges constructive criticism of government without vilifying India

In a New Delhi interview, senior advocate Harish Salve argued that criticism aimed at keeping the government in check is a cornerstone of democratic practice. He urged citizens to avoid letting social-media backlash turn into blanket denigration of India, especially as the country climbs to become the world's fourth-largest economy. Salve pointed out that Western nations appear unsettled by India's ascent, describing Europe as feeling orphaned and the United States as questioning its constitutional foundations, yet they unite in resisting India's rise.

The comments were reported by news agency ANI and written by Rajeev Singh, who covers politics and defence for one outlet. Salve's remarks highlight tensions between free expression and national image in the digital age.