ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash EP-269 | Babasaheb's Legacy War, Dalit Votes, Hinduphobia in Canada & USA | GP Paswan, Kushal Mehra
In this episode of ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we take a deep dive into Babasaheb Ambedkar’s legacy and how it continues to shape Indian politics. Joining the conversation are Dr. Guru Prakash Paswan, National Spokesperson of the BJP with a deep understanding of Dalit issues, and Kushal Mehra, a podcaster and author known for his sharp takes on politics and society.
They discuss the role of Dalit votes in elections, how Ambedkar’s vision is understood today, and the political battles fought in his name. The conversation also touches on the rise of Hinduphobia in Canada and the USA—why it’s happening, who is driving the narrative, and what it means for Indian communities abroad.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:17 - Ambedkar's Legacy
12:52 – Neo-Feudalism in India
16:15 - Caste Discrimination in the USA
26:04 – Migration Patterns from India to the West
34:27 - Merit vs Quota
45:05 - ‘Hinduphobia’ in the USA
52:40 – Caste Census in India
58:04 – Dalit Icons statues
1:06:42 - Dalits & Babasaheb
1:18:53 – Indian Community in Canada & the USA
1:29:49 – Dalit Politics in Punjab
1:37:04 - Politics over Dalit Vote Bank