Question

Why was ‘freedom of speech and expression’, one of the key demands from the beginning?​

Answer 1

Freedom of Speech is the safeguard of democratic government. ... In a democracy, freedom of speech & expression opens up channels of free debate of issues. Freedom of speech plays an essential role in the shaping of public opinion on social, economic & political matters.

Answer 2

Freedom of speech and expression helps to safeguard a democracy as it helps people to freely express their feelings and open up on political or various other matters like social, economical etc…. It helps the government as well as other people know about their problems or their fault. Through this the government can know about the current situation and take the necessary actions.