Modi's Speech: Key Themes and Political Implications

First, Indian Express’ Vikas Pathak talks to us about the major takeaways of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first Independence Day speech of his third term. He shares the details of what all PM Modi talked about, from one nation one election to the Kolkata doctor rape and murder case and more. 

Next, Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy joins us from Dhaka, Bangladesh. He shares the details of the current situation in Bangladesh, the attacks on the Hindu minority, Sheikh Hasina's recent statement, the interim government's control and more. (15:40)

And in the end, we talk about the Delhi High Court issuing a notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in an election petition by Aam Aadmi Party MLA Somnath Bharti, challenging her win in the Lok Sabha elections on the grounds of “corrupt practices”. (28:14)
 
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