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Downstream: Is India Really a Democracy? w/ Alpa Shah
May 27, 2024
Anthropologist Alpa Shah discusses India's democracy, Hindutva ideology, and authoritarianism under Modi's government. Topics include caste system impact, dissent suppression, evidence tampering, and challenges to democracy. The podcast delves into media manipulation, complicity, and the erosion of democratic values in India.
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- Narendra Modi's leadership embodies Hindutva ideology reshaping India politically.
- BK-16 activists' imprisonment exposes authoritarianism undermining civil liberties.
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The Influence of RSS and BJP in Indian Politics
The RSS, an organization in India, has significantly influenced politics by creating the BJP, which is now the ruling party with Narendra Modi as Prime Minister. This Hindu nationalist agenda aims to reshape India into a Hindu nation, impacting civil society and elections.
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