India, Aug. 5 -- Recent agitations involving farmers and students appear to follow a similar pattern: local grievances rapidly escalate into nationwide movements, amplified by social media and, at times, influenced by domestic and international actors seeking to shape public opinion. As the ruling party has consistently demonstrated a strong ability to win elections, sections of the opposition may increasingly rely on mass mobilisation to challenge the government between electoral cycles, knowing full well that they cannot challenge the current government at the ballot box. However, the government must avoid complacency by responding to genuine public concerns, while the opposition should exercise restraint, ensuring democratic dissent do...