Opponents and rights teams allege repression has elevated in recent times.
Six weeks of voting have begun in an election the place India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is looking for a 3rd time period.
Opponents say repression and sectarianism have elevated below his management.
So, what are the problems? And can the election be free and honest?
Presenter: Sami Zeidan
Friends:
Mohan Krishna – Spokesperson for the governing Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP)
Arshpreet Khadial – Chief Spokesperson for the opposition Indian Nationwide Congress
Sravasti Dasgupta – Reporter for The Wire who specialises in Indian politics