Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned the violence that took place during the protests against the citizenship law changes. He reminded people that duties and rights go hand-in-hand, while also urging everyone to maintain peace. His message has both—a stern warning to rioters and a general appeal for peace. The question is would they help calm tempers or further polarize the debate? Expressing dissent is a fundamental right, but this must be done peacefully. The police too must not adopt a heavy-handed approach. For peace to be restored, all sides must exercise due restraint. Mint Views Daily dispatch brings you scenes from the Mint edit table where ideas are mooted, discussed and debated before they make it to the coveted editorial page of the paper.

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