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What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?
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
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