Elections 2024, Electoral Bonds & CAA | Political Strategist Amitabh Tiwari x Karishma Mehta | Ep 37

It’s that time… Political parties have been running campaigns for months, cajoling voters to support them, providing freebies and whatnot. The Lok Sabha 2024 elections are almost here! But are you too clueless, and can’t understand the E of elections?
Investment banker turned Political Strategist Amitabh Tiwari is here to break down elections for you. After a decade-long career in foreign banking, Amitabh decided to follow his passion-politics. As a political commentator and strategist, he has worked extensively with various leaders, political parties, and governments, contributing his expertise in areas like public policy, strategic communications, media advisory, and election campaigns.
And today, he’s here to simplify Indian elections. Join us for an enlightening conversation where he delves deep into the intricacies of India's electoral landscape leading up to the Lok Sabha 2024 elections. Amitabh sheds light on everything-the art behind election campaigns, to the role of public funding in elections, and from the contentious topic of 'One Nation, One Election' and its feasibility in India's diverse electoral framework to what voters must consider before casting their vote.
Further, the discussion takes a critical turn as we examine the reasons behind the Congress party's inability to reclaim power since 2014 and the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) challenges in making significant inroads in South India. Additionally, Amitabh evaluates the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and its potential impact on the upcoming elections, alongside a detailed examination of electoral bonds and their implications for democracy.
Whether you're a political aficionado, a student of political science, or simply someone keen on understanding the dynamics of Indian politics, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions. So don’t miss it!
We also spoke about:
The electoral system in India
How does the Election Commission ensure fair and free elections?
Do people vote similarly in state and national elections?
Voter turnout trends
Role of unemployment, GDP growth and inflation play on designing of campaigns
Electoral bonds
BJP’s Mission 400
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Precap
00:15 - Introducing Amitabh Tiwari
01:24 - Welcome
01:44 - What’s it like being a Political Strategist?
02:56 - Polarisation of political views
03:38 - Breaking down the Electoral System of India
07:13 - How is an election campaign designed?
12:29 - How much money is spent on Elections?
13:42 - Election Commission of India
16:23 - What factors to keep in mind when voting?
18:10 - How significant is the urban-rural divide wrt voter behaviour?
19:58 - Do people vote similarly in state and national elections?
21:55 - One Nation, One Election
25:16 - What role does public funding play?
29:38 - Role of social media in influencing voter behaviour
35:15 - Voter turner trends
40:28 - Role of unemployment, GDP growth, and inflation on elections
44:35 - Predominant issues for Lok Sabha 2024 elections
45:54 - Why has Congress not come back since 2014?
49:37 - Why has BJP not made a mark in South India?
52:21 - Role of 1.89 crore first-time voters, including 85 lakh women voters
55:17 - Impact of vote-from-home option for senior citizens
57:28 - Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) & its impact on Lok Sabha elections 2024
01:02:02 - Electoral bonds
01:08:40 - Are Lok Sabha Elections 2024 a done deal?
01:10:55 - I.N.D.I.A bloc
01:16:03 - Is Mission 400 possible?
01:18:42 - Thank you
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[@amitabhtiwari1117]

Thank you Humans of Bombay for hosting me on their world famous show. I had good fun recording this!

[@humansofbombay2801]

It was great having you sir! One of our most insightful conversations ✨ Thankyou!

[@ankushyadav6814]

39:55 2014 voter turnout was 8% higher than 2009, this type of increase in voter turnout have been never seen in indian politics. Kerala is most literate state but criteria of literacy is either you can sign or not and as max people of kerala works in gulf and to recive money from them you have to know to sign.

[@sharayupillay5434]

So important to hear this before the elections! ❤

[@humansofbombay2801]

Absolutely!

[@vinishamoolya3961]

Why would everyone else make the details of politics sound so complicated!! This episode just made it sooo easy to understand! Everyone should just talk simply imo.

[@humansofbombay2801]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️

[@giridharsantebennur2114]

Hi Karishmaji, I just commend you for this excellent interview. You asked such apt questions so clearly and the guest, Mr. Amitabh Tiwari really answered them so nicely backed up by data and very scientific! Unbiased, such a level ground conversation! We wish you the best and except more from you! You’re just a very bright down to earth young woman! Kudos to you dear! May God bless you! Hope you read this and comment on!

[@neutralvoice004]

Engaging conversation. Mr. Tiwari needs to be on prime time news channels. His articulation, logic & knowledge is so much better than most of the "so called" experts masquerading currently on news debates!

[@abhishekgadgil1146]

A Very well conducted one. It will be beneficial for those who aren't aware much about politics.

[@Iamlucifeerrr]

One of the best podcasts i have seen on elections, very informative.

[@AnjuSingh-ov2qr]

Please invite j Sai Deepak and Anand rangnathan please 😢😢

[@humansofbombay2801]

Thank you for your suggestions!

[@NancyAggarwal-jd1dn]

Such an informative conversation. Learnt a lot.

[@humansofbombay2801]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@ashwathraamkumar6414]

Must watch good one

[@Vivekmmrot-vj8tn]

Abhitabh Kant sir very good analysis

[@zainabchechatwala8924]

This was such an insightful interview, learnt a lot🙌

[@humansofbombay2801]

Thank you for watching! ❤️

[@dannijon75]

india is seeing a big rise in nationalism and the india pride again which was there when we were fighting for our freedom, mea and pm modis focus on dialogue with every section of society are some ways to assess this

[@shivammaurya1761]

One of the best episode on the channel! All the topics are explained in such a simple way! ❤ Much better than my civics teacher 🤭

[@humansofbombay2801]

Such an interesting perspective! ❤️

[@devraashi1449]

Wow so informative!

[@humansofbombay2801]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nishashah7272]

As someone who doesn’t understand politics & elections much, found this episode to be so insightful

[@humansofbombay2801]

Such an incredible episode! ❤️

[@user-oe9tb5wi1z]

this is such an interesting watch

[@humansofbombay2801]

Thank you! 🤗

[@purveshyesaji8208]

The way politics function is mind blowing 😮

[@humansofbombay2801]

Indeed! ❤️

[@karishmamehta3337]

I learnt so much!

[@humansofbombay2801]

So did we! 🙏🏻❤️

[@parth3337]

Me too❤

[@melvinjoseph5809]

super

[@dannijon75]

gdp and employment may not have direct correlation with a political party however the policies and vision defines the work on the ground which then will impact gdp and employment

[@imayurtambe]

Very knowledgeable video!

[@humansofbombay2801]

Glad you think so!

[@fatemaplumber4368]

What an interesting episode to watch

[@humansofbombay2801]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@idajain]

This is the first time a public speaker having esteem of national level speaker, uses wrong English, (more than once), won't say "poor". Besides, good he avoided speaking much English, fair. Now people would wonder "where". Well, never mind, because he is speaking comprehensible n clear content. It is worth watching.

[@mohsinbatatawala6271]

Wow❤

[@humansofbombay2801]

🙏🏻❤️

[@vinaychadha648]

This analysis all know😀 what’s new you shared

[@mohitamhaskar2604]

Interesting 😮

[@humansofbombay2801]

🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@dannijon75]

so elegant so pretty and humble sweet karishma❤❤❤

[@humansofbombay2801]

🙏🏻❤️

[@kafir7871]

Aayega to Modi hi 😍🙏

[@ruwmya4795]

Hey could you please bring Samantha for an interview

[@anupriyaakhade1526]

🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@humansofbombay2801]

❤️❤️

[@sumitsingh-tf2bd]

❤❤

[@humansofbombay2801]

❤️❤️

[@sharayupillay5434]

❤❤❤❤

[@humansofbombay2801]

🙏🏻❤️

[@rahulkumarmishra169]

Amitabh Tiwari didnt mentioned the fact that Electoral Bonds scheme was introduced by BJP, the companies which were raided by BJP government through ED-IT donated abundantly to the BJP, so the onus is on BJP not the parties in the opposition.

[@PS-ej2xn]

Opposition just takes the money.

[@Iamlucifeerrr]

But brother you need to understand that for you it might be a big issue because you have necessities covered but 70% of india is still struggling with basic necessities who don't care about electoral bonds, and my view on this is that this has happened in the past, is happening in cash currently, and will happen in the future. These are trade-offs that come with a democracy. You think state govt dont use institutions against their opponents? Every party is corrupt,dishonest,and opportunistic we should choose comparatively who are less of the things i mentioned.

[@PS-ej2xn]

@@Iamlucifeerrr LOL you think this Rahul character doesn't understand that basic fact? He does. He is just a brainwashed twit who has been taught to blindly hate the BJP like Pappu himself. These people need to be ignored. They just need to be defeated.

[@sumbajumba3037]

it was so funny when she mentioned Kerala as the most educated or having high literacy. Kerala is going bankrupt and has asked the central government for a bailout package. Even Supreme Court suggested that GOI should do it but GOI has refused to do so saying that it has refused a similar request from another state and the amount asked is many times more than its yearly budget which GOI feels is unrealistic. The only communist ruled state and the poster child of left wing woke crowd always promoted by the so called pseudo liberals finally is going bankrupt thanks to its visionary economic policies. India was ruled for 4 decades by Nehru Gandhis and became almost bankrupt in 1990, India took 2 Billion USD from USA and went to IMF. these jokers take credit for doing economic reforms in 1990s but never take responsibility for destroying the economy of this country in its first 4 decades of rule after 1947.

[@ramaswamikc9111]

English pl.

[@jitendrajdp]

BJP is coming , but Real Leader like Ravindra Singh Bhati will clearly defeat them at smaller grounds., if good leader comes people choose them else BJP, congress or DMK are not option choice of public.

[@kakun63]

we will see its media hype or ground worker

[@deepasmitlenka7682]

RAM is a strategy for you madam .... For us .... He is god.... Can u raise such questions as u have raised on lord ram on other religious figures of other religions.... Your parents have taught you to respect other religion but not your own religion..... That is utter non-sense.

[@ameyaenterprises2839]

A

[@kafir7871]

Abki baar 400 paar

[@goutamnayak7144]

Neutrality is a sham. Everyone has its own bias.

[@parth3337]

I learnt so much!

[@humansofbombay2801]

We’re glad! 🤗