A decade-old tweet from anand mahindra has exploded back into the national conversation — and not because of economics. Back in 2013, he openly slammed the falling rupee under the UPA government, with zero fear, zero filters, and a completely free media ecosystem amplifying every voice. But now... his old tweet is shining an uncomfortable spotlight on the deep contrast between an era when criticism flowed freely and a present where silence feels safer than speaking.
1. When CEOs, Actors, Gurus — Everyone — Could Call Out the Government
There was a time when public figures didn’t need PR permission to speak.
Anand mahindra tweeted boldly.
Shilpa Shetty questioned inflation.
Baba Ramdev marched on the streets.
Sri Sri ravi shankar made statements daily.
Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, anupam kher — each voiced opinions without fear of backlash.
Criticizing the government was not rebellion; it was normal civic participation.
2. Mahindra’s Tweet Shows What Freedom Looked Like Before It Got ‘Managed’
His words weren’t couched in diplomacy. They weren’t softened for political balance.
They were raw:
“The rupee is skydiving without a parachute again.”
Imagine a top industrialist tweeting something like that today.
The silence speaks louder than the tweet.
3. media Back Then? Loud, Relentless, Unfiltered
UPA-era media was a chaos of shouting anchors, contradicting experts, and 24/7 criticism.
But it was free chaos.
Every mistake, every policy, every stumble was broadcast with full autonomy.
No playbook.
No invisible guardrails.
No “better not ask that” hesitations.
4. Today’s Atmosphere? A Tightrope Walk Without a Net
people now second-guess every word before posting.
Celebrities stay silent.
Industrialists stay diplomatic.
Media houses toe invisible lines.
Influencers apologize before they even speak.
And the loudest noise is often the silence of those who fear losing business, safety, or their online peace.
5. The Tweet Hurts Because It Shows What We Lost
mahindra wasn’t being reckless — he was being a citizen.
That’s what stings.
One old tweet is suddenly a mirror reflecting how drastically the environment around free expression has changed since then.
And how people who once roared now whisper.
6. It’s Not About mahindra Alone — It’s About a Vanishing culture of Questioning
Democracy thrives when power is questioned openly.
Today, questioning power often comes with labels, threats, or online warfare.
What was once survival instinct — asking hard questions — has become a calculated risk.
7. 1991 Redux? Maybe. But 2025 Redux Looks Even Scarier
mahindra used the phrase “1991 redux” to warn of economic instability.
Today, it feels like we’re living a redux of something else —
the slow eroding of voices that once shaped national debate.
When a decade-old tweet goes viral not for its content but for its fearless tone, that is the real commentary on where we stand.
click and follow Indiaherald WhatsApp channel