3 Things The latest GDP estimates, all about 'dunki' routes, and PM Modi's claim
Mar 4, 2025
Join Udit Misra, a reporter at The Indian Express, as he dissects the latest GDP estimates, raising questions about their accuracy and implications. Divya Goyal reveals the alarming results of the Punjab Police's investigation into agents trafficking Indians through perilous 'donkey routes' to the US. Apurva Vishwanath sheds light on PM Modi's controversial remarks about a colonial-era law still affecting public expression, unpacking the complexities of its historical significance and recent repeal. It's a captivating dive into contemporary issues!
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Donkey Routes and Deportees from Punjab
- Deportees from Punjab, India, paid substantial sums, totaling ₹44.7 crore, to agents for illegal US entry.
- They used "donkey routes," traversing multiple countries, often facing precarious situations.
The Dramatic Performances Act and its Repeal
- PM Modi highlighted a colonial-era law, the Dramatic Performances Act, recently repealed.
- Although repealed in 2018, the law had been effectively defunct since shortly after independence, following a court ruling.