According to Osho, democracy decays into a sweetly packaged lie when citizens lack the freedom—and courage—to think, speak and question. Repetition turns falsehood into 'truth,' so only open inquiry and fearless expression can unmask propaganda, humble self-styled 'servants,' and keep power answerable to people. Real democracy begins with awakened individuals, not slogans or periodic votes.
If people can freely think and speak, they can spot lies and stop leaders from fooling them; without that, fake truths take over.