HW News Editorial with Sujit Nair

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 entering Indian politics. He also discusses the b...

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 touches on the availability of funds for freebie sc...

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 argues, is helping the BJP align the public mind with t...

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 working on the ground to support the Mahayuti allianc...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

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. Nair shares his perspective on how they could challe...

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 High Court, which ruled that chanting 'Jai Shri Ram...

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 allegations against the Indian government. Learn...

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 schemes. There is also a brief discussion on how other p...

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, putting the state's financial stability at risk. L...

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 addresses the report and explores how the U.S., before ad...

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

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. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 supplier after testing. Mr. Nair also explores th...

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 public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

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 other courtroom cases to examine the broader resp...

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, highlighting key moments and developments that hav...

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 anomaly. Additionally, the episode covers PM Modi's d...

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 populace regarding these schisms. Mr. Nair predicts that...

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 intriguing policy that prioritizes the public interes...