Nagpur is a city with deep roots in two powerful ideological movements that have shaped India’s political landscape. The RSS gained popularity in Nagpur after its formation in the 1920s. On another front, Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur is where Dr BR Ambedkar made his decisive shift from Hinduism to Buddhism.

How will this intersection play out during this election? How are political parties using this context in their messaging?

Pooja Prasanna travelled across Nagpur to find out. Watch.

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