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EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 34 MIN

Behind BJP's Assam win, why Vinesh broke her silence, and AB-PMJAY in Bengal

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First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah about the BJP's massive win in the Assam Assembly elections. She breaks down the reasons behind this win, what it means for the state and how politics in Assam has changed over the years. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nihal Koshie about wrestler Vinesh Phogat coming out and saying that she was one of the six women wrestlers who had filed a case of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former President of the Wrestling Federation of India. (16:44)Lastly, we talk about the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in West Bengal post the BJP's win in the state. (29;24)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

First, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukrita Baruah about the BJP's massive win in the Assam Assembly elections. She breaks down the reasons behind this win, what it means for the state and how politics in Assam has changed over the years. Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Nihal Koshie about wrestler Vinesh Phogat coming out and saying that she was one of the six women wrestlers who had filed a case of sexual harassment against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former President of the Wrestling Federation of India. (16:44)Lastly, we talk about the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in West Bengal post the BJP's win in the state. (29;24)Hosted by Niharika NandaProduced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika NandaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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