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Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Declares India Will Not Be Governed From Streets
✍️ INDToday
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:39 AM
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In a recent statement, Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad emphasized that the nation will not be governed from the streets, underscoring the government's commitment to orderly governance.
The Ministry of Law and Justice, headed by Ravi Shankar Prasad, issued a statement today asserting that India will not be governed from the streets. The minister highlighted the importance of maintaining institutional stability and preventing disruptions to governance processes.
Prasad’s remarks come amid growing concerns about civil unrest and the impact of street protests on public administration. He stressed that while the government respects the right to peaceful protest, it will not allow such demonstrations to dictate policy or disrupt the functioning of state machinery.
The statement was delivered during a press briefing where Prasad reaffirmed the government's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that governance remains transparent, inclusive, and free from undue external pressures.
Officials indicated that measures will be taken to address the root causes of public dissent while preserving the integrity of democratic institutions.
Prasad’s remarks come amid growing concerns about civil unrest and the impact of street protests on public administration. He stressed that while the government respects the right to peaceful protest, it will not allow such demonstrations to dictate policy or disrupt the functioning of state machinery.
The statement was delivered during a press briefing where Prasad reaffirmed the government's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that governance remains transparent, inclusive, and free from undue external pressures.
Officials indicated that measures will be taken to address the root causes of public dissent while preserving the integrity of democratic institutions.