A society that fears questions invites authoritarianism, says Justice Bhuyan

Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan said authoritarianism takes root when a society fears questions, urging citizens to drop the 'us versus them' binary and embrace the constitutional idea of 'we'. Speaking at a Meghalaya university convocation, he cited Article 51A's call for scientific temper, saying arbitrary power thrives on ignorance and fear, and that reason lays the foundation for rule of law.