You should watch: Centre for Policy Research’s conversation series—‘How India votes’. This episode focuses on political strategists. Who are they and what exactly do they do? And do they even make a difference to the outcome? The conversation is broad-ranging and illuminating.
Why it’s worth your time: The panellists. You hear from a diverse range of guests—from academics to consulting company founders and individual political gurus. It’s a rare opportunity to understand a little-covered industry—beyond the breathless coverage of stars like Prashant Kishor.
WATCHLIST MARCH 24 2024
Sreenivasan Jain’s 25-minute report on the government’s anti-corruption crusade. There has been a four-fold jump in ED cases since 2014—over 90% target leaders that “happen to be” from the opposition.
WATCHLIST MARCH17 2024
When the Election Commission, Income Tax, CBI, and SBI become arms of the ruling party.
WATCHLIST MARCH 10 2024
Prashant Kishor sees a silver lining in the almost inevitable NDA victory.