Hema Malini and Rika

With 2023 being the penultimate year before the general elections of 2024, domestic as well as international developments are going to affect the outcome of elections which will determine whether the incumbent Modi government will get a mandate for continuing in office as they seek a third term from the electorate. This special edition of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash hosts four special guests from different backgrounds who discuss Indian politics as well as international developments which affect India. So we bring you an analyst on Pakistan affairs Sushant Sareen, a political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla, an author and scientist Anand Ranganathan and a defence expert and researcher in political ideologies Abhijit Iyer Mitra together who discussed UCC, Manipur issue to drone deal and much expected technology transfer on aircraft engines from the United States to India. This special edition also adds flavours to its guests with a variety of food which is served during the episode as food for thought is what brings our guests together as they decode various issues related to people and politics.