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The credibility of Modi govt depends on fulfilling its promise to restore statehood to J&K: Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, to Karan Thapar for The Wire.

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August the 5th was seven years sin... more

If restoration of statehood in J&K depends on BJP coming to power we could wait 100s of years: Radha Kumar, Co-chairperson, Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir, to Karan Thapar for The Wire.

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Today, Au... more

Did "uncertainty and the meaninglessness of life" fuel student protests?: Prof. Suhas Palshikar, Chief Editor, Studies in Indian Politics, to Karan Thapar for The Wire.

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How should we assess the outcome of las... more

Gen Z has lost its fear & will not be silent & helpless in face of Modi govt excesses & injustices: Neha Bora, National President, AISA, to Karan Thapar for The Wire.

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Is Saturday’s agreement between the Modi ... more

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Radha Kumar
Former member of the Group of Interlocutors and co-chairperson of the Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir
Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir
Episode: If restoration of statehood in J&K depends on BJP coming to power we could wait 100s of years
Suhas Palshikar
Chief Editor of Studies in Indian Politics
Studies in Indian Politics
Episode: Did “uncertainty and the meaninglessness of life” fuel student protests?
Neha Bora
National President, All India Students' Association
All India Students' Association
Episode: Gen Z has lost its fear & will not be silent & helpless in face of Modi govt excesses & injustices
Aakar Patel
Journalist, author, chairman of Amnesty India
Amnesty India
Episode: Student protest success a personal defeat for Modi; his self-confidence will weaken
Josy Joseph
Author of Birth of a Nation, The Twenty-One Days That Made India
Author
Episode: In 1947 India came far closer to balkanization than we realize
Naseeruddin Shah
Renowned Indian actor
Public figure in Indian cinema
Episode: I stand with the protesting students; this is not the India I love; I don’t take Modi seriously
Javed Gaya
Author of Heartland Rising, The Making of Majoritarian India
Author, Lawyer
Episode: The cow belt has hijacked the future of India and is the curse of our politics
Ashis Ray
Former editor-at-large at CNN
Ashis Ray (commentator)
Episode: Starmer Will Resign, Perhaps Today, and Burnham Will Become UK’s PM
Mahua Moitra
Trinamool Lok Sabha MP
Trinamool Congress
Episode: 'The Real Trinamool is Mamata Banerjee and She Will Return to Power; The BJP is My Enemy till Death'

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Gen Z has lost its fear & will not be silent & helpless in face of Modi govt excesses & injustices
Q: What is the impact on Gen Z and students across states like Bihar and Delhi?
Gen Z is increasingly fearless, seeing past state violence, and the student movement's momentum demonstrates that organized, collective action can push back against policy harms.
Gen Z has lost its fear & will not be silent & helpless in face of Modi govt excesses & injustices
Q: How did the government respond to the protests in terms of leadership changes and public messaging?
There was emphasis on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation as a political signal, but the guest argues it is a symbol of accountability while underlying repression persists.
Gen Z has lost its fear & will not be silent & helpless in face of Modi govt excesses & injustices
Q: What is the current status of the Saturday Agreement and why does it matter for protesters?
The agreement remains fragile as arrests and crackdowns continue, suggesting promises may not be fully honored, which risks eroding trust between protesters and the government.
If restoration of statehood in J&K depends on BJP coming to power we could wait 100s of years
Q: Many people suspect that statehood will only be restored to Jammu and Kashmir when and if the BJP is elected to power in the Union territory. Do you share that apprehension?
Radha Kumar rejects the premise that statehood depends solely on which party governs, arguing that the restoration is not a card on a political timetable and criticizing the lack of progress despite commitments.
The cow belt has hijacked the future of India and is the curse of our politics
Q: What role did education and economic policy play in cementing this influence?
The guest suggests that post-independence economic and education policies favored social conservatism and state-centric planning, enabling the mercantile and upper-caste elites of UP to influence policy, with long-term effects on development and social equity.

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Sharp, in-depth interviews that center on Indian politics, governance, law, and economics. Across recent episodes, the host pursues tight, policy-focused questioning with prominent figures ranging from constitutional lawyers and judges to MPs, historians, and economists. The conversations frequently probe constitutional duties, governance legitimacy, leadership dynamics, and macro policy, often pairing historical context with contemporary decision-making. A notable strength is the host's willingness to challenge power with precise references to statutes, precedents, and archival evidence, making it a strong pick for listeners who want candid, stakes‑driven insights from influential insiders and thinkers.

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