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Claim passport only travel document serious mistake and government should apologize: Justice Madan Lokur, former Supreme Court Judge, to Karan Thapar for The Wire.

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Madan Lokur
Former judge of the Indian Supreme Court, chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council
Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India
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Ashis Ray
Former editor-at-large at CNN
Ashis Ray (commentator)
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Saugata Roy
Trinamool Lok Sabha MP
Trinamool Congress
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Ramachandra Guha
Historian, author and public commentator
Historian, author and public commentator
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Martin Wolf
Chief economics commentator, Financial Times
Financial Times
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Pravin Sawhney
Analyst, editor of Force magazine
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Neelkanth Mishra
Chief Economist of Axis Bank; member of Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council
Axis Bank
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Nirupama Rao
Former foreign secretary, former ambassador to the United States and to China
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Andrew Mitchell
Former Secretary of State for International Development and former Deputy Foreign Secretary
Conservative Party
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Karan Thapar
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Gymkhana Club takeover motivated by Govt greed, lack of democracy & destruction of institutions
Q: What is the broader implication for democratic institutions in India according to your view?
There is a deliberate attempt to suppress democratic institutions and spaces where independent thought and discourse can occur, particularly among English-speaking elites and other influential groups.
Gymkhana Club takeover motivated by Govt greed, lack of democracy & destruction of institutions
Q: Do you believe a perpetual lease can be overridden by the government under current constitutional law?
No. A perpetual lease from the colonial era cannot be dissolved by imperial powers after the Constitution came into force; such clauses are unconstitutional.
Gymkhana Club takeover motivated by Govt greed, lack of democracy & destruction of institutions
Q: What is your assessment of the grounds the government cites for taking over the Gymkhana Club?
The grounds are vague and imprecise, seemingly designed to obscure the real motive, which appears to be bureaucratic power consolidation rather than a legitimate public purpose.
'The Economy Seems to Be on the Brink of a Major Crisis - We Must Reduce the Fertiliser Subsidy'
Q: What are the three reforms you have written about to reduce the fertilizer subsidy?
Move to direct benefit transfers on a per-acre basis integrated with PM-Kisan, consider quantitative restrictions on fertilizer sales based on landholding and crops, and eventually bring urea under a nutrient-based subsidy while gradually raising its price to stay within an overall 2 lakh crore cap.
'The Economy Seems to Be on the Brink of a Major Crisis - We Must Reduce the Fertiliser Subsidy'
Q: Can you start by explaining why you have come to this conclusion about the economy being on the brink?
The countries' fiscal pressures from rising fertilizer subsidies and volatile fuel and foreign exchange conditions threaten the budget and long‑term stability; without reform, inflation and a widening fiscal deficit could worsen, making agriculture and the broader economy vulnerable.

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This show features in-depth political interviews with a focus on Indian national and regional politics, governance, and policy, often connecting domestic developments to wider geopolitical and economic implications. Episodes frequently center on elections, legislative changes, constitutional issues, and high-stakes policy debates, with guests ranging from senior politicians and diplomats to economists and policy analysts. The conversations tend to be rigorous, with a critical but balanced tone that surfaces legal, constitutional, and strategic considerations behind contemporary decisions. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex policy debates into accessible, timely analysis, making it valuable for listeners who want sharper ... more

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