Hafta 236: #Article370, Sushma Swaraj & more

In this week’s Hafta, Abhinandan Sekhri is joined by Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, Anand Vardhan, and R Jagannathan, Swarajya’s Editorial Director.  

The discussion kicks off with the panel talking about the abrogation of Article 370, and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Abhinandan said, “I thought it would be impossible in my lifetime.” R Jagannathan also weighs in about the government’s actions. The panel also discussed the triumphalism portrayed by a majority of the Indian public. Manisha said that rhetorics like “teaching them a lesson” are demeaning. 

Focusing on the current state of communications in the former state, the panel examines the role of the media in providing information to the rest of the country. The panel discussed claims such the move being for improvement of employment opportunities and literacy rates in the state. The panel also talks about the inability of individuals in Jammu and Kashmir to communicate. Jagannathan states, “The first job of any state is to ensure law and order.” 

The panel also speaks about Sushma Swaraj’s demise, her legacy and achievements are also discussed. Anand speaks on the glorification of famous individuals after their demise. Abhinandan recalls his personal interaction with her when he was in his twenties. 

There’s this and so much more, tune in!

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Reference

Subramanian Swamy and Ram Jethmalani debate abrogating Article 370
Manish Sabharwal: For Naya Kashmir 

#Article370 and why I will mourn its demise

#SushmaSwaraj: BJP’s breakthrough woman who made peace with playing second fiddle

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