
Asad Rehman
Reporter at The Indian Express who covers the Congress and Indian politics; appears on the episode to explain Rahul Gandhi's allegations about voter-roll manipulation in Haryana.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 31min
Chaos in Mahagathbandhan, reversing brain drain, and Karnataka voter deletion
Asad Rehman, a political reporter for The Indian Express, dives into the chaos within the Mahagathbandhan alliance just before elections. He reveals tensions over seat-sharing and leadership struggles that threaten the coalition's unity. Ritika Chopra, also from The Indian Express, highlights a new initiative aimed at attracting Indian-origin academics back to India with promises of long-term positions and better support. Additionally, there's an unsettling investigation in Karnataka revealing a scandalous voter deletion scheme, raising serious questions about electoral integrity.

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Nov 7, 2025 • 26min
Haryana 'vote chori' claims, Bilaspur train crash, and cricketers under probe
Asad Rehman, a political reporter at The Indian Express, delves into Rahul Gandhi's explosive claims of voter manipulation in Haryana, highlighting methods like duplicate photos and mass deletions. Jayprakash Naidu, a railway journalist, discusses the tragic Bilaspur train crash, revealing crew errors and the significance of missing cabin CCTV. They also touch on a money laundering probe involving cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan, where assets have been attached due to alleged ties with a betting platform.

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Aug 11, 2025 • 34min
RaGa's vote-theft charge, buying Russian oil, and open-book exams
In this discussion, Asad Rehman from The Indian Express, an expert on Indian elections, delves into Rahul Gandhi's explosive claims of massive vote theft in Bangalore, sparking concerns over electoral integrity. Sukalp Sharma, also from The Indian Express, sheds light on India's increasing dependence on Russian oil, intricately linking it to U.S. tariff threats and geopolitical dynamics. Finally, they explore a transformative shift in education with the CBSE's introduction of open book assessments aimed at fostering critical thinking skills.

Dec 13, 2024 • 21min
Congress' Adani protests, farmers' pollution concerns, and D Gukesh makes history
Asad Rehman, a reporter at The Indian Express, discusses the Congress party's dynamic protests over Gautam Adani's bribery case, shedding light on their diverse protest tactics. Parul Kulshreshtha, also from The Indian Express, highlights farmers' protests in Punjab and Rajasthan, raising alarms over pollution in the Sutlej River affecting their health and crops. The conversation wraps with a celebration of D. Gukesh, the youngest World Chess Champion, showcasing his incredible rise in the chess world.

Nov 15, 2024 • 22min
'Bulldozer justice', the role of mediation centres, and SDM slap row
Asad Rehman, a reporter for The Indian Express, delves into the Supreme Court's recent ruling against the controversial 'bulldozer justice' in Uttar Pradesh, shedding light on its political ramifications. Sohini Ghosh, also from The Indian Express, explores the vital role of mediation centers in easing legal disputes and their impact on the judicial system. The discussion also touches on a shocking incident in Rajasthan where an independent candidate slapped a sub-divisional magistrate, sparking protests and controversy.


