Hafta 125: NDA’s presidential candidate, arrest over Pak’s victory celebrations & more

The National Democratic Alliance announced former Bihar governor Ram Nath Kovind as its presidential candidate in the run-up to presidential elections next month, leaving the till-then united opposition in disarray.

Journalist and author Urmilesh joins Madhu Trehan, Anand Vardhan, Manisha Pande and Atul Chaurasia to discuss how media was left wondering on Modi-Shah’s choice for the next president of the country. We also discuss, 15 people arrested for sedition in Madhya Pradesh for celebrating Pakistan’s Champions Trophy victory, BJP spokesperson’s complaint against journalist Rana Ayyub for criticising its presidential pick and protests in Darjeeling and a lot more. Listen up! There’s a song dedication too.

For references:

1. A review of #NL Hafta from Ankur Poddar
2. Newslaundry: Cauvery Chronicles: A basin on burn
3. Columbia Journalism Review: What does it mean for a journalist today to be a Serious Reader?
4. Newslaundry: Why it’s problematic to call Ram Nath Kovind a ‘stooge’ of the Hindutva party
5. Brainpickings: Carl Sagan on Moving Beyond Us vs. Them, Bridging Conviction with Compassion, and Meeting Ignorance with Kindness

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