
Neerja Chowdhury
Contributing editor at The Indian Express with expertise in politics and institutions; featured to discuss the controversy around the Election Commission and its political implications.
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Mar 17, 2024 • 56min
How Congress PMs fueled the rise of Hindu nationalism
Exploring the rise of Hindu nationalism in India through decisions made by past Congress Prime Ministers like Rajiv Gandhi and P.V. Narasimha Rao. Delving into events like the Mandal Commission and the Babri Masjid incident. Reflecting on the impact of spiritual beliefs on leaders, power dynamics in Indian politics, and the emotional aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination.

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Jun 5, 2024 • 38min
Decoding the surprising results of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls
Senior journalists and political experts decode surprising 2024 Lok Sabha poll results, discussing BJP's performance, SP's success in UP, TMC's comeback in West Bengal, and Congress party's increased tally. Focus on shifts in public opinion, rejection of dominance politics, and impact of caste dynamics and alliances on election outcomes.

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Sep 23, 2025 • 30min
The GST rate cuts, concerns over EC, and SC slams Air India crash report
Siddharth Upasani, a seasoned journalist from The Indian Express, delves into the recent overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), explaining its potential to simplify tax structures and increase consumer savings. Neerja Chowdhury, a contributing editor with a focus on political institutions, discusses the backlash over Rahul Gandhi's allegations of voter roll manipulation in Karnataka, raising critical questions about the integrity of the Election Commission. The conversation wraps up with the Supreme Court's call for an independent investigation into the tragic Air India crash.

Aug 2, 2024 • 27min
Trouble in UP BJP, India's 3rd medal in Paris, and digitizing 34 cr papers
Neerja Chowdhury discusses the internal strife within the BJP leadership in Uttar Pradesh, spotlighting the dissent against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Nitin Sharma celebrates Swapnil Kusale's remarkable bronze medal win at the Paris Olympics, detailing the young athlete's inspiring journey from a village in Maharashtra to international glory. Divya A highlights the ambitious project to digitize over 34 crore documents at the National Archives, emphasizing its importance for accessibility and preserving India's historical legacy.

Jun 25, 2025 • 31min
Revisiting the Emergency, DNA sampling challenges, and SC rejects a plea
Neerja Chowdhury, a veteran journalist and contributing editor of the Indian Express, delves into the impact of the 1975 Emergency on Indian politics, discussing repression and civil rights. Brendan Dabhi shares insights on the harrowing challenges of identifying victims from the recent Air India crash using DNA profiling, highlighting the emotional toll on families. The conversation also touches on a controversial Supreme Court ruling concerning a military personnel's murder conviction, emphasizing accountability in the justice system.