Hafta 80: Modi vs the Gau Rakshaks

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Is it now Modiji vs the gau rakshaks? Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke his silence and came down heavily against the increasing violent attacks by gau rakshaks . But did he answer the question raised in the last episode of NL Hafta — should the fringe be taken seriously? Why are the TV news channels not paying any heed to #ChaloUna, the Dalit march that’s taking place right now in solidarity with those who were attacked by gau rakshaks a few weeks ago? Consulting editor, Anand Ranganathan goes to the roots of cow protection vigilantism. Abhinandan Sekhri along with Madhu Trehan, Deepanjana Pal & Manisha Pande discuss The Indian Express report on Ranbaxy judgment by Singapore tribunal, as well as prohibition law in Bihar. And the most important question this week: why did Irom Sharmila’s own people refused to accept after she broke her 16-year long fast? Plus, don’t miss the song dedicated to Modiji from gau rakshaks.

For reference:

1. A Review of NL Hafta from Vikas Pal Boadhh & Prakash Iyer
2. The Indian Express: Singapore tribunal reveals how Ranbaxy ‘buried info on fraud, duped its owners’
3. The Indian Express: Should bury data, said Ranbaxy chief when R&D head revealed fudge: Tribunal order
4. Netflix: Hot Girls Wanted
5. Newslaundry: Irom Sharmila: shunned by Manipur, but still undaunted
6. Truth vs Hype: Gau-Rakshaks– Protectors Or Extortionists?
7. Newslaundry: A Drink to Gujarat’s Health
8. Vox: What happens when you match a Trump and Hillary supporter together? We found out.
9. Vox: Authoritarianism: The political science that explains Trump
10. NYT: Driven to Suicide by an ‘Inhuman and Unnatural’ Pressure to Sell

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