In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the latest allegations against Indian business tycoon Gautam Adani. U.S. prosecutors have indicted Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and six others for allegedly paying $265 million in bribes to Indian government officials to secure solar power contracts with state electricity distribution com…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair delves into whether there is a rift within the BJP in Maharashtra. To support his argument, Mr. Nair references a recent incident where the BJP’s general secretary was booked by the ECI in a cash-for-votes case. He provides a detailed narrative of the BJP's leadership in Maharashtra from 2014 to 2024…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the ongoing unrest in the northeastern state of Manipur. He delves into the geography, demographics, and history of the region, providing crucial context. The episode also includes a brief discussion on the origins of the unrest in Manipur. Additionally, Mr. Nair references PM Modi’s 2017 s…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the unfolding unrest in the northeastern state of Manipur. With reports of escalating tensions, Mr. Nair emphasizes the urgent need for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attention to address the situation in Manipur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair explores whether the Adani factor could influence Maharashtra politics. He delves into the Dharavi redevelopment project, for which Adani has secured the tender, and discusses potential outcomes if the MVA comes to power, given the differing stances of its leaders on Adani. Mr. Nair also examines the…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the escalating tensions in the northeastern state of Manipur. Reports indicate fresh incidents of arson, gunfights, abductions, and other inhumane acts. Mr. Nair questions why, amidst this crisis, Manipur’s Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has not resigned and why the Prime Minister has not re…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Supreme Court's judgment on 'bulldozer justice.' The apex court has strongly criticized this practice, stating that the executive cannot demolish the properties of individuals solely because they are accused or convicted in a criminal case. Furthermore, the court has established pan-Ind…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses how politicians are making rhetorical statements during their campaigns. These figures include the Prime Minister, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. Mr. Nair criticizes these politicians for prioritizing their vote banks over addressing real iss…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud. Mr. Nair highlights why he feels disappointed by Justice DY Chandrachud, analyzing various judgments given by the former Chief Justice to support his perspective. The episode also references an event where Justice Chandrachud invited PM Narendra…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses Maharashtra’s healthcare sector, highlighting a report from Jan Arogya Abhiyan, a coalition of health professionals. The report flags significant shortcomings in the state’s healthcare system, giving Maharashtra a score of just 23/100. Mr. Nair criticizes both the MVA and Mahayuti alliances…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses leaders who claim to be the protectors of Hinduism. Mr. Nair focuses on three specific figures—Himanta Biswa Sarma, Mithun Chakraborty, and Pawan Kalyan. He shares his personal understanding of how, in his view, these leaders are using Hinduism for their own political gains. Mr. Nair also e…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses NCP chief Ajit Pawar and how he has become somewhat of a political outcast. To support this view, Mr. Nair references statements made by Ajit Pawar and examines how his allies, the BJP and Shiv Sena, are treating him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses multiple topics. In the first part, Mr. Nair addresses a recent report revealing how the freezing of MGNREGA funds for West Bengal has impacted the public in the state. In the second part, he examines a statement made by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in August 2024, where he said, 'Baten…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the BJP's hypocrisy regarding dynasty politics. He explains how the BJP has long criticized the Congress for its dynastic approach but has now adopted similar practices. Mr. Nair further highlights that if dynasty politics continues in this manner in India, it could prevent fresh faces from…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses a report revealing that, in the past five months, 39 lakh names of workers registered under MGNREGA have been “deleted.” Mr. Nair questions why issues consistently arise regarding MGNREGA. He outlines three main reasons behind the Centre's actions with the scheme. Additionally, he briefly t…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the saffronisation of our country. He delves into color psychology and explains how colors impact our minds. Mr. Nair also examines how the BJP is using saffron to influence public perception and how their government is incorporating saffron into public assets. This saffronisation, he argue…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses a recent statement made by the Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud. While speaking in his hometown of Pune, CJI Chandrachud noted that he sat before the deity and told him he needs to find a solution to the Ayodhya dispute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair analyzes the latest Lokniti-CSDS pre-poll survey for the upcoming Maharashtra elections. According to the report, Uddhav Thackeray leads as the top choice for the CM post, followed by Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the BJP-RSS relationship and how the dynamics between them have shifted after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Mr. Nair highlights visible changes within the workings of the RSS and how its chief, Mohan Bhagwat, is ensuring he remains the most powerful figure. He also touches on how the RSS is wor…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the speech delivered by Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi during Hindi Month celebrations. Governor Ravi's speech has sparked a controversy, leading CM MK Stalin to urge the Centre to recall him. The state government has also accused RN Ravi of insulting the sentiments of the people of Tamil Nadu…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses railway infrastructure and train accidents. Data shared by the Indian Railways reveals that over the last five years, 351 people died and 970 were injured in 200 consequential railway accidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the frequent small changes happening in our country. He highlights the new ‘Lady Justice’ statue, the new Supreme Court flag, the emblem of India, PM Modi's gift of a Ram Temple replica to French President Macron, and the placement of the Sengol in Parliament. Through these examples, Mr. Na…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses how our changing India is going in a completely different direction. To present his point of view, Mr. Nair refers to the Global Hunger Index and a World Bank report on India. To highlights how our priorities seem to be shifting, Mr. Nair talks abouts the latest judgement by the Karnataka H…

In this episode of The Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the assassination of Mumbai MLA Baba Siddique, who was allegedly shot by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Mr. Nair takes a broader approach to examine the entire situation, including the Bishnoi-Salman connection and underworld links. He also discusses a Washington Post article that makes serious…

In this episode of the Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Maharashtra Assembly elections, considering several key factors. First, he addresses the narrative surrounding internal conflicts within the MVA regarding the Chief Ministerial candidate. Next, he examines how the Mahayuti alliance is gaining momentum, partly due to their freebie scheme…

In this episode of the Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses what went wrong for Congress in the Haryana assembly elections. He analyzes the various factors that highlight Congress's mistakes and examines the last-minute intelligent strategy that helped the BJP secure a surprising victory in the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

In this episode of the Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses how major political parties in India are using communalism, caste politics, and a culture of freebies for political gain. The BJP focuses on communalism, while the Congress engages in caste-based politics. Additionally, all political parties have embraced the practice of offering freebies, …

In this episode of the Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the latest report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, which flags ""increasing abuses"" against religious minorities in India. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed the report, accusing the USCIRF of promoting a ""motivated narrative."" Mr. Nair address…

In this episode of the Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses Maharashtra's fiscal deficit and how, despite the financial strain, the state government continues to allocate funds for freebies and schemes. He also examines how this financial crunch has led the government to compromise on funding for essential public services. Learn more about your ad c…

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses India's ties with Israel and Palestine, and how it has evolved over years. India and Israel have historically had a strange relationship, while India has always supported the Palestinian cause. Mr. Nair also examines how the ongoing conflict in West Asia could impact India's trade and oil price…

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses how the BJP's strategy has faded over the years. Mr. Nair examines the strategy the BJP employed in 2014 and how they seemed to lack a clear strategy after the 2019 elections. He also briefly discusses how the BJP used coercion to destabilize opposition leaders. Learn more about your ad choices…

Help us cover Maharashtra elections: https://pages.razorpay.com/hw-maha-elections-2024# In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the revelations surrounding the Tirupati Laddus. He discusses how the executive officer of TTD revealed that out of 10 tankers of ghee, 4 were found to be adulterated. These 4 tankers were sent back to the…

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the alarming revelation that the laddoos served as 'prasad' at the Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh contained fish oil, beef tallow, and lard. Mr. Nair not only delves into this issue but also questions the system responsible for ensuring the sanctity and safety of the food served to the publi…

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the controversial remarks made by Karnataka High Court judge, Justice Srishananda. During hearings, Justice Srishananda referred to a Muslim-majority locality in Bengaluru as 'Pakistan' and, in a separate instance, made a derogatory remark about a female lawyer. Additionally, Mr. Nair addresses…

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair takes an in-depth look at the concept of ‘One Nation, One Election’. He not only explores the potential advantages and disadvantages of this proposal but also provides a detailed analysis of its implications for India's democratic process. Additionally, Mr. Nair traces the history of elections in India, …

In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses two topics. The primary focus is on a report by the 'Economic Advisory Council to the PM', which lists the top 5 richest states in India. Surprisingly, despite contributing the largest share to the country's GDP, Maharashtra does not feature in the list. Mr. Nair raises questions about this ano…

In this edition of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the pivotal role Maharashtra plays in determining the Prime Minister in the upcoming Lok Sabha Election. He delves into the fractures within Maharashtra's two prominent regional parties, namely Shiv Sena and Nationalist Congress Party, and underscores the discontent among the state's popula…

In a recent episode of 'Editorial', Mr. Sujit Nair delved into the topic of taxing inherited wealth, prompted by a statement from Sam Pitroda, Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress. Pitroda, in an interview, discussed the rationale behind wealth redistribution, citing the example of inheritance tax in the United States. He characterized it as an int…

In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the remarks made by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, regarding Muslims, as well as his assertions concerning the Congress' manifesto. Additionally, the episode provides a brief explanation of what former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said in his 2006 speech. Learn more about yo…

In this episode of ‘Editorial’ Mr. Sujit Nair discusses about the statement made by the Finance Minister Of India Nirmala Sitharaman about bringing back the Electoral Bonds Scheme after wider consultations. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the BJP plans to reintroduce electoral bonds, in some other form, after wider consultation, …

In this episode of ‘Editorial,’ Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the recent remarks made by the Supreme Court of India during the hearing of petitions seeking for 100% verification of Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail slips (VVPATs). During the hearing, the Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of India to investigate allegations that extra votes…

In this episode of ‘Editorial’, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses about the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections and compares the opinion polls and surveys of the earlier Lok Sabha elections of 2004, 2014 and 2019. Mr. Nair derives certain conclusions after discussing elections of the past and discusses about whether the opposition INDIA Alliance. India is preparin…

In this episode of ‘Editorial’, Mr. Sujit Nair expresses his opinion on the recently released manifesto of the Bhartiya Janata Party. With the seven-phased Lok Sabha polls set to commence on April 19, the BJP unveiled its much-anticipated manifesto titled 'Modi ki guarantee' Sankalp Patra. PM Modi emphasized that the party's foremost focus would be…

In this episode of ‘Editorial’, HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses about the recently released CSDS-Lokniti survey. On June 4, 2024, during the vote counting for the Lok Sabha elections, will India observe a sentiment of anti-incumbency? Or will the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), aiming for a third consecutive term under the same lead…

In a recent segment of ""Editorial,"" Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the Supreme Court of India's recent comments regarding Patanjali Ayurved. The Court criticized Patanjali for its lackadaisical apology affidavit submitted in response to its misleading advertisements promoting ayurvedic products while disparaging modern medicine. Justices Hima Kohli and…

In a recent episode of 'Editorial', Mr. Sujit Nair delves into PM Modi's response to the recent Supreme Court verdict regarding the Electoral Bonds Scheme. Modi strongly dismissed any notion that the verdict posed a setback to his administration. ""Tell me what have we have done that I should see it as a setback? I firmly believe that those dancing…

In this edition of "Editorial," Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the ongoing trend of leaders from opposition parties being summoned and investigated by enforcement agencies. He points out instances in states governed by opposition parties like Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Delhi, West Bengal, and Kerala. Mr. Nair specifically highlights the recent arrest of Delh…

In this editorial segment, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses a pressing issue facing India: unemployment, along with a statement made by the Chief Economic Advisor. On March 27, Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran emphasized that government intervention couldn't solve all social and economic challenges, stating that diagnosing problems like unemplo…

In this episode of 'Editorial', Mr. Sujit Nair discusses Rekha Patra, who was hailed as "Shakti Swaroopa" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Mr. Nair highlights the disparity in treatment between the victims of the Sandeshkhali incident, where women were reportedly sexually harassed by TMC workers, and the women who suffered similar atrocities in Man…

In this episode of 'Editorial,' Mr. Sujit Nair delves into the topic of companies purchasing electoral bonds after the scrutiny from enforcement agencies. Out of the 26 companies under investigation, 16 made political donations through bonds only after being targeted by these agencies, while another six increased their donations following agency cr…