HW News Editorial with Sujit Nair

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks on Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal's conviction by Bombay HC for rape and sexual harassment. Mr. Nair takes you through the Bombay HC's judgment and makes a suggestion of how the government could - legally - help victims of sexual harassment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamil Nadu vs Delimitation: Will DMK Fight or Support the Bill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses the Uttar Pradesh government led by CM Yogi Adityanath spending ₹6,811.94 crore on advertising and publicity, an average of ₹2.32 crore every day and questions whether such expenditure is justified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses the BJP's defeat in the Bankipur by-election, where Prashant Kishor defeated the BJP's Neeraj Kumar by a margin of 19,000 votes. The loss is significant as the seat was previously held by BJP President Nitin Nabin, who has now been elevated to the Rajya Sabha. Mr. Nair also discusses the BJP's loss in the Datia by-election in Madhya Pradesh and explains how the BJP is slowly losing popularity following the recent Cockroach Janata Party protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor speaks on the acquittal of BJP leader Brij Bhushan Singh in the wrestlers' sexual harassment case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs in on PM Modi 'forgiving' Gen-Z for abusing him. While appreciating the PM's message, Mr. Nair makes a broader point - abusing or trolling can't be party-affiliated and that normalising abuse was a recent phenomena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair takes a closer look at Nitin Gadkari - what he says, his ministry's progress, poor road quality on newly-built highways, and the flak over E20. Mr. Nair raises a pertinent question - is the senior BJP leader heading the Dharmendra Pradhan way in terms of resignation due to public pressure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair questions whether the Modi government is actually serious about education reforms in India. Mr. Nair slams the change in discourse - from students to Hindu vs Muslim and Gitanjali Angmo's views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and what Gen-Z's victory really means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair salutes Gen-Z's courage, creativity, and grit in demanding accountability from the Modi government. Mr. Nair opines on his key takeaways and what makes this protest stand-out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair takes on Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party, why is it making it look Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) its subsidiary, and AAP's 'insecurity' over Rahul Gandhi's protest outside PM Modi's house. Mr. Nair questions AAP's stance and the larger message this sends out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit weighs in on the CJP protest in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi's detention, and the attack on journalists covering the CJP protest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair examines an interesting contradiction related to the Modi-led BJP. On one hand, surveys on key issues like Ethanol, Ram Mandir donation scam show the saffron party's discontent. On the other, BJP continues to strengthen itself in Parliament through defections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks on Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar and why he believes the Ladakh activist must end his fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair opines on speculation about Sharad Pawar-led NCP joining the BJP-led NDA. Mr. Nair speaks about Sharad Pawar's fading and failing political acumen, why allying with BJP is the party's best bet, and what it could mean for Supriya Sule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the latest incident of a petitioner who abused CJI Suryakant in the Supreme Court and flung papers at the judges. Mr. Nair believes this is a red-flag for our democracy, and also opines on instances of 'entitled' judges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs in on the controversy involving Diljit Dosanjh-starrer 'Satluj'. Mr. Nair opines that while Jaswant Singh Khalra's bravery must be credited, that police was also bore the brunt of militancy mustn't be overlooked. He also questions the government's rationale for banning the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs in on the ethanol (E20) controversy. Customers have slammed Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, accusing him of harming their cars, while vehicle makers have backed the government's move. Mr. Nair believes that carmakers and the government need to assuage customer concerns by rolling out key measures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks on the Ram Temple donation scam. He questions the RSS and Prime Minister Modi for failing to take responsibility for a scam that occurred at a temple which has been the Sangh and the saffron party's biggest political project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the egg attack on TMC MP Mahua Moitra, allegedly carried out by BJP workers. Mr. Nair questions the BJP government in West Bengal and the police for their inaction. He also makes a broader point: such attacks on political opponents could be a strategy to pressure them into defecting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair addresses a fundamental point - how corruption hurts every Indian's pocket. As reports of frauds involving bureaucrats keep coming to light, Mr. Nair addresses the politician-bureaucrat nexus, and how it hurts common taxpayers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks about the Ram Mandir donation scam. Mr. Nair questions Hindutva outfits like VHP, RSS, and whether the actual masterminds will be arrested. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks on India officially releasing the names of six Armed Forces personnel who were killed in action during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Mr. Nair questions Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's claims in Parliament - that “no soldiers were harmed” - and the increased tendency to politicise the Armed Forces. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair dissects VoteVibe's latest survey on political defections. Founded by political analyst Amitabh Tiwari, VoteVibe's survey shows most voters - including those who support BJP-led NDA - have rejected the ongoing trend of political defections. Mr. Nair also delves into the other significant findings and what it says about India's voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair takes on the Modi government over its 'passport is not citizenship proof' remark. Mr. Nair questions the rationale behind such a policy, how citizens struggle with a multiple documents, and its larger implication. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair analyses US Vice President JD Vance's praise for Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir. Mr. Nair emphatically states that India must treat its relation with Washington as transactional and look at other options. He cautions that contrary to what Indian mainstream media says, India-US relations shouldn't be defined by individuals or grand events. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs in on the war of wards between Priyank Kharge and RSS. Mr. Nair argues why the Sangh must register itself, in line with Indian laws. He also comments on BJP MP's casteist remark on Kharge and Muslim cleric Sajjad Nomani's controversial 'Hindus no longer a majority' comment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks on the highly-anticipated meeting between PM Modi and Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. Mr. Nair calls out Trump's bizarre answers in the press interaction. He also criticises Indian mainstream TV media's sensational coverage of the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair makes a simple yet significant point: the BJP is, indirectly, helping the Congress. Mr. Nair reflects on rising defections to the BJP and the decimation of regional parties, which may bring the saffron party short-term gains—but could also cause long-term harm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs in on the rising number of political defections. Mr. Nair questions the lack of ideology in today's times and how it's you - the voter - who is losing out as politicians take them for a ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs on the Cockroach Janta Party's protest in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar today. Mr. Nair believes that Abhijeet Dipke's 'launch' has been successful. He notes that such protests are always a healthy sign in democracy. However, how CJP proceeds in the coming days still remains unclear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair opines on Shamika Ravi's '100 is just a number' comment amid the Indian currencies slide. A member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, Ravi told ANI that the rupee must find its own value amid a volatile geopolitical situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair dissects India's Foreign Direct Investment figures. Latest RBI data shows India's gross FDI has hit a record high of $95 billion in FY 26 while net FDI remains low at around $7 billion. Mr. Nair asks a critical question - what is our government to ensure we continue to retain investments? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks on the symbolic model of governance under PM Modi in the last 12 years. Mr. Nair highlights how initiatives like Make In India, Swachh Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao have faded over time - the same initiatives that began that had only optics in place rather than meaningful delivery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs in on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announcing the Venezuelan president’s visit to India. Mr. Nair questions the Modi government’s silence, explains why it is alarming, and argues that—after Operation Sindoor—another instance of U.S. interference in India’s affairs is worrying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair addresses the debate on Indians 'celebrating' their culture abroad. Mr. Nair questions the need for Indians to impose or publicly celebrate their culture on foreign land, the 'Vishwaguru' effect, lack of civic sense on our part, and the negative impact such acts have on India's reputation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair examines the controversy involving Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng during Prime Minister Modi’s Norway visit. Lyng’s question to the Prime Minister — and the tense exchange that followed with MEA Secretary Sibi George — quickly went viral. Mr. Nair explains why Secretary George’s response lacked brevity and composure, and how such incidents can damage India’s international image and diplomatic standing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor Sujit Nair opines on secret documents which reveal that US wanted ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan ousted. Mr. Nair questions US' actions and the potential implications of such moves for countries like India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs in on reports saying US is set to drop criminal charges against businessman Gautam Adani. Without getting in the merits of the case, Mr. Nair questions why the law is not the same for all - from Vijay Mallya, Mehul Choksi to now Adani. Note: At the time of recording this video, neither Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, nor the Adani Group have issued an official response on the latest development. Earlier, both have refuted allegations of wrongdoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs in on PM Modi's message of working from home, reduce fuel, food oil usage, and not buying gold. PM Modi's remarks come amidst as the Iran-Israel war drags on - with the Strait of Hormuz blockade affecting supply chains. Mr. Nair says that while what the PM is saying is not wrong, some pressing questions do need answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks about the rapid developments in Tamil Nadu over government formation. Governor Rajendra Aklekar has told TVK Chief Vijay that he isn't convinced whether the latter can form a stable government. Mr. Nair questions the governor's actions and the larger implication of the politics at play in Tamil Nadu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses Raghav Chadha and six other AAP Rajya Sabha MPs ditching Arvind Kejriwal and joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Mr. Nair also talks about how leaders frequently switch parties, even though citizens vote with full enthusiasm for a particular leader, party, and ideology. However, within a year or two, these leaders often join the very party that voters had rejected, an act that is deeply disrespectful to the electorate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the newly introduced bill on a nationwide delimitation exercise. He examines whether delimitation would be fair to South Indian states that have successfully managed their population growth over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Sujit Nair discusses the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which fail to pass in the Lok Sabha. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the fall in India’s GDP from 4th place to 6th place. Mr. Nair briefs on the ‘GDP mirage’ and the ‘two realities’ related to the GDP fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Election Commission of India has deleted 91 lakh voters from the electoral rolls of West Bengal since the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) began in the state. As a result, the total number of voters has dropped by nearly 12%, from 7.66 crore electors in October 2025 to 6.75 crore at present. For comparison, West Bengal had 7.34 crore eligible voters during the 2021 Assembly elections. In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses these voter deletions in poll-bound West Bengal and raises questions about the validity of the 2024 Lok Sabha election results, which were conducted using electoral rolls that included these 91 lakh names, now removed ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Aam Aadmi Party Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha has been removed as the deputy leader of the party in the Upper House. Responding to the move, Chadha said, “Silenced, not defeated.” Following the release of his video, several top AAP leaders, in a series of statements, lambasted Chadha for not standing with the party during crucial times, for failing to raise issues concerning the party, and for not effectively countering the ruling Modi government. In this episode of ‘Editorial’, HW News’ Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses Chadha’s removal and opines that while he voiced concerns for the people in the Upper House, he did not do enough for his party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Donald Trump invited Pakistan to mediate talks between the United States and Iran following four weeks of missile exchanges between the two countries in the West Asia region, India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, said at an all-party meeting yesterday, “India is not a dalal nation.” In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses Dr. Jaishankar’s remarks and India’s past mediation efforts. Mr. Nair opines that India not being invited to the table for mediation talks indicates that the country has lost its voice in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pakistan has positioned itself as a mediator between the US and Iran, with Donald Trump amplifying the offer. In this episode of Editorial, Mr. Sujit Nair discusses why this development should concern India. He questions the politics behind US President Donald Trump’s move and further examines India’s foreign policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices