Alok Deshpande, a seasoned journalist from The Indian Express focusing on Maharashtra politics, dives into the intriguing Pune land deal involving Ajit Pawar's family, revealing layers of political intrigue and legal controversies. Kanchan Vasdev, an expert on Punjab politics, unpacks the burgeoning row over a high-profile Chandigarh bungalow, dubbed Shish Mahal 2.0, which threatens to tarnish AAP's image. They also touch upon the cultural clash in West Bengal over the legacies of literary titans Tagore and Bankim, fueling ongoing political tensions.