WATCH | SIR, Bihar, Bengal & the making of stateless citizens | Manoj Kumar Jha on Speakeasy Ep 13
The politician and academic reflects on the future of opposition politics and the importance of regional parties in India’s federal structure.
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Host: Amit Baruah; Camera: Dipesh Arora and Deepanshu Chhabra; Editing: Razal Pareed; Creative Assistance: Vedaant Lakhera; Producers: Mridula Vijayarangakumar and Kavya Pradeep M
RJD Rajya Sabha member Manoj Kumar Jha speaks about Supreme Court’s SIR verdict, Bihar voter list revision, ECI controversies, citizenship and NRC concerns, voter rights, Indian democracy, secularism, NEET paper leaks, youth issues, governance, and the future of Indian politics.
The conversation examines concerns around voter exclusion, citizenship verification, and the possibility of large numbers of people being left without voting rights as electoral roll revisions expand beyond Bihar to other States. Jha reflects on the role of the Election Commission, the significance of universal franchise, and the broader political implications of voter verification exercises.
Looking beyond immediate controversies, Jha reflects on the future of opposition politics, the importance of regional parties in India’s federal structure, and whether the idea of India as a plural and inclusive democracy is facing its most significant test.
