Satyagraha, a philosophy and practice of non-violent resistance, has the power to
shame the powerful because it makes a moral statement before the society. But it
is only effective when the practitioner acquires the moral right to undertake the
action. Only a principled person can carry Satyagraha to its logical end. Any
regime, liberal or illiberal, finds it tough to suppress this movement. This weapon
of truth and non-violence rarely fails provided it is used selflessly in public interest.
Satyagraha become Duragraha if it is used as blackmail.