NGo funding and National Security

With regards to NGO - funding issue, certain activists have been not allowed to leave India. how far is that justified in the name of National security sir? Is that preventive detention of sorts?

Let us look at it philosophically. We have to understand the concept of a nation state. its obligations, responsibilities, security considerations, etc., all nation states act to preserve their sovereignty in the way they best see it.

When certain acts come in conflict with issues like freedom of expression or action, then such questions are posed.

For the world, Edward Snowden had brought out a very important issue. But for the US, he is a traitor.

The Doctor who used vaccination to help rat our OBL is a traitor for Pakistan.

so nations react and respond based on circumstances that they feel fit to ensure its responsibilities and obligations.

Even 19 (2) of our constitution puts in reasonable restrictions on freedom of expression as per Court today in the case of IT Act!

Sir the broad question is not restricting the fundings and blocking the suspected accounts. Infact is that the IB is namecalling certain NGOs and activists. What makes me wonder is how can one activist be so important for national security that he isn't even allowed to leave the country?

after all, he isn't blocked from communicating outside

I think the submission in the court by the government makes it amply clear. True, law does not always keep up with technology.

Any individual found to be a source of information which is detrimental to the nation or the spirit of the nation can be stopped from leaving the country.

Yes, unless we have evidence- even IB reports will still be pointing towards a "conspiracy" - one that can't be proven. Can you help us being balanced about this topic sir? At the moment its heavily tilted in govt's favour.

that is why i pointed towards the philosophical direction of the answer.

get the broad concept and address the issue at hand. do not take sides. particularly in an emotive issue with strong opinion on both sides

the interviewer or the invigilator is looking for your understanding of the concept and a balanced approach.

This is what is known till now. You are supposed to analyse the situation at 360 degrees and take a bird's eye view which is neutral