From the archive: The unravelling of a conspiracy: were the 16 charged with plotting to kill India’s prime minister framed?

Siddhartha Deb, a keen writer and journalist renowned for tackling intricate social issues, sheds light on the harrowing plight of 16 activists accused of plotting against India's Prime Minister. The discussion reveals the troubling manipulation of evidence and the crackdown on dissent in Modi's India. From the dubious arrest of human rights activist Rona Wilson to the misuse of anti-terror laws, Deb highlights a chilling narrative of repression, underscoring the dangerous implications for democracy and civil liberties.