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Misdirected outrage about taxes?
Lately, a wave of public outrage has surged against FM, and rightly so. Yet it is strange to observe how this anger is often directed solely at one individual while those higher up the chain escape criticism. This seems a little too convenient for the regime, doesn't it? It appears that the regime, with its resources and influence, has orchestrated a narrative that strategically allows venting public frustration but ONLY towards the FM. In fact, I feel it empowers it. You will hardly see any tax posters or infographics with the FM's boss's picture on them, despite they being the one doing all the poll promises. Do we really think FM has full autonomy and there is really no one above them pulling the strings? I have a clichéd theory though. Imagine a person who, despite little qualification, is placed in a significant role within a powerful regime. This individual who does not wield the same political clout as their bosses, eager to please and safeguard their position, takes on the unspoken responsibility of enduring public backlash, a willing and a necessary scapegoat. By doing so, they not only reinforce their importance in the team but also protects the interests of those in power. Moreover, the nature of this outrage is predominantly online, which further benefits the regime. Digital platforms are a controlled and boundaried environment where dissent can be monitored and managed. The regime possesses the resources such as IT cells, to either subdue public discontent or completely misdirect it towards a more manageable entity. Of course, either way, it ensures that the outrage hardly goes beyond the digital platforms. It seldom becomes a discourse of the masses. Anyways, I feel people should outrage when they're wronged and keep outraging if they're wronged over and over again. But we must be cautious where we direct our outrage. Instead of allowing ourselves to be drawn into a narrative that serves the interests of those in power, we should question the regime that wrongs and not just the individuals who follow orders. P.s. India's taxes are back-breaking, the regime imposing them is evil and the FM is rude about public concerns. And, as usual the PM is out there posing for another bite or practicing new fancy terms for upcoming campaigns.1
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