This week, host Akanksha Kumar is joined by Newslaundry’s Pratyush Deep and freelance journalist Devendra Pratap Singh Shekhawat. 

The conversation begins with Devendra’s report on sexual blackmail schemes spreading from the upper echelons of Indian society to the poor and working class. As Devendra recalls his conversations with victims and perpetrators, the panel discusses the problem of under-reporting of sextortion cases due to social stigma, outdated legislation, and insensitive law enforcement machinery.

The discussion then moves to Pratyush’s analysis of the apprehensions linked to Assam’s delimitation exercise among Bengali origin Muslims, tribes, and other minority groups. They also talk about how these are linked to a narrative pushed by the governing party in the state 

This and a lot more as they talk about what made news, what didn’t, and what shouldn’t have.

Tune in.

Watch the conversation here.

Timecodes

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:38 - Sextortion Report

00:24:45 - Assam Delimitation 

00:33:57 - Recommendations

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Produced  by Tehreem Roshan, recorded by Anil Kumar, and edited by Umrav Singh.