K Venkataramanan

In this discussion, Ajoy Ashirwad, Political Affairs Editor at The Wire, and K Venkataramanan, a veteran journalist, tackle the recent attack on Chief Justice BR Gavai, exploring its caste implications and the disturbing online vilification leading to it. They analyze how the attack aims to intimidate the judiciary in religious debates and highlight inconsistent law enforcement. The conversation shifts to the influence of celebrity culture in politics, examining how star power shapes political futures and the risks posed by star-driven parties devoid of organizational strength.