Durga Puja under the BJP, new Indian citizens, and Imran Khan told to leave India

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Adrija Roy Chowdhury about Durga Puja’s cultural, economic and political significance in Bengal, and whether the BJP’s rise to power is beginning to alter the character of the state’s biggest festival.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about 158 refugees from Pakistan who have received Indian citizenship in Gujarat, the discrimination and uncertainty they endured after crossing the border, and what citizenship changes for their families. (17:10)

And in the end, we look at actor Imran Khan’s order to leave India after authorities alleged that he violated the Foreigners Act by participating in a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. (29:10)

Hosted by Ichha Sharma

Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma

Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar