Lessons from the COVID-19 Crisis and Indian Democracy

The podcast episode explores the lessons learned from the COVID-19 crisis in India and its impact on Indian democracy. The guest, Pratap Bhanumetha, highlights the surprising undemandingness of Indian citizens in the face of a lockdown and migrant worker crisis, showing a lack of mobilization for a more accountable government. He also discusses the concentration of executive power and the rapid acquisition of powers by the government without accountability or clear legal sanction. Additionally, the podcast touches on the erosion of civic community and social capital, which affects the ability to understand and prioritize the common good.