HW News Editorial with Sujit Nair

In this episode of Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the poll verdict of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation elections with special focus on the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) election. He explains how the BJP, with the support of Shiv Sena supremo Eknath Shinde, is in a position to install its mayor in the BMC for the first time. Mr. Nair also analyses the p...

On Editorial, HW News' Managing Editor Sujit Nair weighs in on the upcoming civic body elections in Maharashtra - including Mumbai. Mr. Nair highlights the glaring violations of law by political parties and the State Election Commission's conspicous silence on it. He questions whether one should expect a fair outcome from these elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses remarks made by BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, K. Annamalai, ahead of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections. Annamalai said, “Bombay is not a city of Maharashtra. It is an international city.” His remarks invited severe criticism, especially from MNS supremo Raj Thackeray and triggered a debate on whether it...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr Sujit Nair discusses how the International Monetary Fund has rated India ‘C-grade’ on the reliability of its national statistics, including GDP data, citing concerns such as an outdated base year, non-inclusion of the informal sector, the continued use of 2011 as the base year and methodological issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

In this episode of Editorial, Sujit Nair discusses a serious moment in India’s constitutional journey, when the West Bengal Chief Minister barged into an ED raid at the I-PAC office, a consultancy firm that handles the TMC’s political strategies. Mamata Banerjee alleged that through the ED raid, the BJP was attempting to steal the TMC’s Assembly poll strategies. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

In this episode of Editorial, Sujit Nair discusses a report that reveals that after the deletion of nearly 18.7% of the electorate in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP-led state government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed party cadres to ensure at least 200 new voters are added at each booth ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the anti-PM sloganeering that took place at Jawaharlal Nehru University, where some students were heard chanting, “Modi-Shah ki kabar khudegi JNU ki dharti par.” Mr. Nair condemns the sloganeering but argues that if the university intends to reform the students, it should not punish them by filing an FIR; instead, it should...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro by the United States on January 3, 2025. Mr. Nair explains how Venezuela, despite having the largest oil reserves in the world, is unable to extract and refine enough oil, and how this has led to U.S. attempts to control Venezuelan oil. He also highlights what he de...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses how the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra won 68 seats unopposed in the upcoming municipal corporation elections. The BJP won a total of 44 seats, Shiv Sena won 22 seats, and the NCP won 2 seats. Mr. Nair also examines the 2025 local body elections in Dadra & Diu, where the BJP won 91 out of 122 seats [nearly 75%] unc...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses an incident in which a journalist questions Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya about deaths caused by the consumption of contaminated water. The BJP leader is seen shunning him, saying, “Leave it. Don’t ask pointless questions… kya ghanta hoga.” Further in the episode, Mr. Nair mentions several other incidents...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the suspension of the life sentence of Unnao rape convict and expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar by the Delhi High Court. Mr. Nair highlights how women in India are still not treated well, pointing out that rapists like Gurmeet Ram Rahim, Asaram, and now Kuldeep Sengar continue to roam free, a reality that reflects ho...

In this episode of episode 'Editorial', HW News' Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the ecological impact of the new definition which was first proposed by a committee under the Environment Secretary and was later approved by the Supreme Court of India on November 20, any landform that is at an elevation of 100 meters or more above the local relief (or local profile) will be considered as pa...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses how the BJP emerged as the largest recipient of electoral trust donations, growing its funds to ₹6,088 crore, an increase of over 50% after the electoral bonds were scrapped. Mr. Nair also highlights several recent reports by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) that flag multiple governance irregularities. He c...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, dissects the brands ‘Modi’ and ‘Rahul’. He highlights what Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing right in terms of brand communication with voters, which helps him win elections. Mr. Nair also discusses what the ‘Rahul’ brand lacks in terms of political agenda and how it has failed to communicate a clear identity of the Congre...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses how the Modi government, during the Winter Session of Parliament, introduced several Bills with titles using Hindi words written in English letters. Mr. Nair explains how several South Indian states, where Hindi is not widely spoken, may not be able to understand the names of these Bills. He also refers to remarks made by f...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses the renaming of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) by the Modi government. Mr. Nair highlights that instead of focusing on improving the scheme so that it genuinely benefits the people, the governm...

In this episode of ‘Editorial’, HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the local body poll results in Kerala, where the Congress won 4 out of the 6 Municipal Corporations, the CPI(M) secured 1, and the BJP, for the first time in Kerala, won a Municipal Corporation, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. Mr. Nair highlights how the BJP managed to establish a foothold in Kerala, wh...

In this episode of ‘Editorial’, HW News’ Managing Editor, Mr. Sujit Nair, discusses the IndiGo airline fiasco, where the carrier cancelled nearly 5,700 flights between November 21 and December 9 for failing to comply with the new Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) norms. Mr. Nair highlights how the creation of a monopoly in an industry can harm consumers, as seen in the IndiGo case, and contrasts...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses how the absence of cabinet ministers from the Modi government in the Rajya Sabha compelled the Chairman of the Upper House, C.P. Radhakrishnan, to adjourn the House. Mr. Nair highlights the high cost involved in conducting parliamentary proceedings and the lack of attention the government pays to the functioning of the Hou...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News’ Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses the Delhi blast incident and explains how Omar Abdullah said in an interview with Hindustan Times that he was not briefed about the investigations carried out in his state. Mr. Nair highlights a broader administrative issue in which the central government, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party, often undermines state governmen...

In this episode of 'Editorial', HW News’ Managing Editor Mr. Sujit Nair discusses the dinner hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan for Russian President Vladimir Putin and how the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, were not invited. Instead, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor received an invitation which he accepted, desp...

In this episode of ‘Editorial’, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair discusses Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India and the various agreements and MoUs signed between the two nations. Mr. Nair analyzes how India, while trying to maintain strong ties with its long-time partner Russia, is also reducing its dependence on Russian oil and gas and signing defence and energy procurement agreem...

In this episode of ‘Dialogue’, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair speaks with former Indian Ambassador K.P. Fabian about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to India and its geopolitical impact regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, at a time when U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a ceasefire between the two nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Editorial, Sujit Nair discusses the shocking rise in deaths among Booth Level Officers during the Special Intensive Revision drive. Over 40 BLOs have reportedly died from stress and pressure of deadlines. The Election Commission has denies these reports. Instead it is promoting videos of BLOs doing Zumba to ‘relieve stress'. Mr. Nair questions EC over its insensitive approach an...

In this episode of Editorial, HW News Managing Editor Sujit Nair breaks down the controversy around the Sanchar Saathi app. In a secret memo last week, the Modi government ordered all mobile companies to pre-install the app on new phones and push it through security updates for existing users. The government claims it will help prevent cyber fraud. But the opposition and experts call it a major pr...