

Yogendra Yadav
Psephologist, activist and politician invited to explain and critique the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and its implications for voter rolls.
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Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 23min
Why ECI is pushing SIR, Yogendra Yadav explains | What the Bumble & Ranjith cases reveal about consent
Yogendra Yadav, a renowned psephologist and activist, critiques the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR), highlighting flaws and risks of disenfranchising voters through faulty processes. He argues for better methods like house-to-house checks. Sukanya Shaji, a former lawyer and journalist, discusses recent High Court rulings on sexual harassment, revealing how these decisions often undermine justice by quashing complaints at early stages. They emphasize the complexities of consent and the need for a deeper understanding of power dynamics in such cases.

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 13min
Is learning a third language, especially Hindi, necessary?
Yogendra Yadav, a psephologist and political commentator, joins T.M. Krishna, a renowned Carnatic musician and author, to discuss the controversial three-language policy in India's education system. They explore concerns over the imposition of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking states, especially Tamil Nadu, and the implications for regional rights and diversity. The duo critiques the government's approach to language learning, emphasizing the need for inclusivity, respect for all languages, and a reevaluation of multilingual education that prioritizes cultural connections.

Jun 21, 2024 • 29min
Get my name out of the textbook
Political scientist Suhas Palshikar and Yogendra Yadav campaign to remove their names from controversially edited Indian textbooks, highlighting concerns about ideological influences and the impact on education. Discussion delves into challenges in the Indian curriculum, government's use of textbooks for agendas, and the importance of preserving knowledge for future generations.


