An unfraternal democracy

Frontline on Air
17/01/2025 13 min
An unfraternal democracy

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Episode Synopsis

This audio story, authored by Mukul Kesavan, critically examines the trajectory of Indian democracy under the leadership of the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It delves into the interplay of secularism, majoritarianism, and the RSS’s ideological influence, tracing the socio-political shifts from the era of Indira Gandhi to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and beyond. Kesavan, a historian and writer known for his incisive commentary, offers a nuanced analysis of the challenges facing democracy in South Asia today.

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