“Obstructors”. “Disrupters”. “Anti-nationals”. “Enemies of the State”.

Sometimes it’s crucial to meet those one demonises. And assess what one truly fears.

Activist Fr. Stan Swamy — 84, frail, suffering from Parkinson’s — died in custody. Declared a threat to the State.

As the Pegasus snooping scandal explodes, it’s educative to see who is being positioned as the “enemy at the gate” and why. What is the mindset the State is afraid of?

Peace activist HARSH MANDER — himself framed as an apostle of hate — lays bare the danger of being good.