During his deposition, Pawar also stated that it is necessary for a political leader to take precautions to ensure that his address to people is not inflammatory resulting in disturbance to law and order and peace.
Having said this, he also added that the offence of sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code was often misused against people.
“I have explained, in my additional affidavit filed before the Commission, (that the provision is) invoked to suppress their liberty and tend to stifle any voice of dissent raised in a peaceful and democratic way. I propose to raise this issue at appropriate forum like parliament being Member of Rajya Sabha (sic)”, he said.
Source: Barandbench
