

The search for democracy in the world's largest democracy
Mar 26, 2024
Guest speakers Priyanka Kotamraju, Tarun Khaitan, Christophe Jaffrelot, and Alpa Shah discuss the collapse of democracy in India, focusing on the Bhima Koregaon case, authoritarianism, wealth inequality, and erosion of democratic values. They explore societal turmoil, workers' activism, cross-caste solidarity, defense of the moral Constitution, civil liberties, urban Naxals, and the political landscape in India.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion on India's Democratic Collapse and the Bhima Koregaon Case
02:21 • 3min
Exploring Democracy and Authoritarianism in India
05:13 • 2min
The Tragic Journey of Stan Swami
07:37 • 9min
The BK-16 Case and Challenges to Democracy in India
16:12 • 17min
Unveiling India's Societal and Political Turmoil
33:29 • 18min
Workers' Activism and Cross-Caste Solidarity
51:01 • 13min
Defense of Moral Constitution and Audience Engagement
01:04:04 • 2min
Civil Liberties, Urban Naxals, and Political Landscape in India
01:06:13 • 22min