The recent student-led uprising in India received international attention and forced concessions from the Modi government which was long seen as having few formidable political challengers at the national level. The movement has put a dent on the notion that the corporate-BJP nexus in India is infallible. Left student movements played a significant role in the success of the satirical 'Cockroach Janata Party' movement. We discuss the context of the movement, and touch upon various dimensions of the movement including the role of the media - both local and global. Is this a moment of hope for India? 

This episode’s co-hosts
Josephine, Oscar, Sneha

Timestamps

0:00 Opening / Introductions

0:56 Indian Political Anxiety

8:14 Wellington Protest

12:48 Background

25:50 Demands

36:40 Expanding Indian Medical Education

43:13 Media

50:40 Social Media

59:52 Land Reforms

1:05:05 Takeaways

1:20:50 Closings

Intro/Outro by Jiahu Symbols

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