Ill Effects of Fear
Once Gandhi ji remarked "Freedom for fear is more important than legal justice for the poor." The peasants of champaran were so crushed and fear- stricken that going to law courts was useless. The real relief for them was to be free from fear.
It was in Champaran in 1917 that Gandhiji's belief in the freedom of spirit was achieved, when the masses gathered in support of him near the court in Motihari. Even today, most Indians are still afraid of those in power, because the powerful ones use their political clout to twist law and justice.
There are many horrifying cases of arrest of people who speak against political leaders, or are critical of their policies. In addition, bureaucracy, red -tapism, money and muscle power rule the roost. The only solution is that people should give up their fear off authority and fight for their rights.
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