What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?
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The episode discusses the implications of the BJP's victory in West Bengal for India's democracy and its Muslim population.
India's Hindu nationalist BJP sweeps West Bengal, a state governed by the opposition for decades and historically seen as a symbol of secularism. What does this mean for democracy in India? And for its 200 million Muslims? In this episode: Shaina NC, National spokesperson for Shiv Sena, a conservative party in India Javed Ansari, Political commentator and senior journalist Yogendra Yadav, Civil society activist and co-founder of the Swaraj India political party Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube
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