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India’s high-stakes election

23/4/2024

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

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Elections in the world’s largest democracy are underway. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s power is ascendant.

But, like in other global democracies, so are concerns about religious nationalism and democratic decline. Ashutosh Varshney and Vivan Marwaha join Meghna Chakrabarti.

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India’s high-stakes election

On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

Altri episodi di "On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti"

What can 'Frankenstein' teach us about AI?

The Jackpod: A day that will live in ….

How Katie Herzog drank her way to sobriety

What happens when private equity becomes video gaming's 'final boss'

Why are suicide rates among young Americans going up?

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The Jackpod: The other Washington

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From unthinkable to politics as usual: The government shutdown story