India's Disappearing Democracy: Modi Delusional, Amoral, Shahrukh Lacks Conscience, Scared to Speak

Support The Interview with Karan Thapar - fij.mojo.page/support-the-int...
In an interview where he speaks in searing if not excoriating terms about the sort of country India has become in the last decade, about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and about one of India’s most popular film stars Shah Rukh Khan, the well-known and widely followed blogger Avay Shukla says Narendra Modi “is delusional, totally lacks empathy and compassion, is amoral” adding “the audience must decide for themselves whether this means he is a flawed personality”. Mr. Shukla asks: “What moral value does he (Modi) stand for other than winning elections and staying in power?”
Join The Wire's KZbin Membership and get exclusive content, member-only emojis, live interaction with The Wire's founders, editors and reporters and much more. Memberships to The Wire Crew start at Rs 89/month. / @thewirenews

[@hc2716]

It is wrong to point fingers at Shahrukh Khan. Why should the Muslim actors speak- they are already vulnerable and being targeted and will be branded anti-nationals.. shouldn't the majority hindu actors speak for them, no one will question their patriotism as being a Hindu in today's "Bharat" guarantees them to be nationalists. These Hindu actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn instead have become godi. The same is true of the so called cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar. Moral of the story - we are a selfish and insensitive society. Period.

[@A.K.00]

100% Amir Khan used to say all truths about the country , but because they were bitter truths and he was a khan, he was criticized so much for not 'being indian'.

[@rajendratrisal3264]

People were silent in Aryan's case because he is a Muslim and not because Shahrukh did not stand with others in the Times of their distress.

[@KrishnaKumar-so6gr]

100%true.

[@9samasabet]

I personally think that SRK speaks through his films. The way he was able to unite the country and convey the messages via his films is more powerful than dissent that’s expressed in anger.

[@x.y.1215]

Agreed. Shukla seems to have no problem with the silence of Amitabh Bachan, but expects one Muslim actor to take on ALL of Bollywood and the government. Utterly ridiculous. Kidnapping his son and holding him in prison and for a ransom was done specifically to silence him. Shukla is absurdly incorrect on SRK.

[@DharmYogi]

Wasn’t his son caught with drugs and alcohol

[@DharmYogi]

What does he speak through his film? Doesn’t make sense

[@Blessedme1111]

Nope!!!! Shahrukh is making hell lot of money through his films. It's not at all conveying his message.

[@Muralidhar_Rao]

More than Shahrukh Khan's, it is Amitabh Bachan's indifference that's unacceptable (quite the opposite of his wife's stance) - yes, AvayS talked about it, but it needs more emphasis🙄

[@kfr7867]

Yes I agree...Belonging to the majority community he definitely has a greater say on the public and greater acceptance too coz if it is a Muslim making a comment people are automatically up in arms !!!

[@ShailendraSINGH-jk2ev]

actors are fake personalities narcissists

[@Anonymous-nt4sz]

Who is Amitabh Bachan? He is just another person with no self respect. People know that since yesteryear.

[@Blessedme1111]

I think you need to listen to the whole video carefully. He has also talked about Amitabh Bacchan here as well as earlier.

[@karamlamba]

Amitabh got a guj govt contract to promote tourism many years back.

[@anmolkabir1776]

Avay Shukla's Analysis and Articulation is simply Brilliant.

[@jayashreeacharia6782]

An on point!

[@freedomforever8168]

@@jayashreeacharia6782 wonder how many of us, will take to heart?

[@mahinderkumar1013]

Shit

[@joymascarenhas3491]

@@mahinderkumar1013. Shit? Who?

[@Human-xz2gr]

By shukla’s and Thapar’s analysis even Mohammad was a paranoid delusional person claiming to be allahs messenger. So the whole concept of Islam as the true religion is fake and Muslims must not be allowed to use wrong policies of Islam to create disharmony in a multicultural society. Only sanatan dharm principles can guide humanity to a jyst and harmonious society.

[@peekaymurray]

No use blaming SRK for being wise & indifferent enoungh to NOT RESPOND in a Nation of 140 crores of which 50% are complicit in committing atrocities against him and his community ! You need to be in his shoes to know what its like to be a "minority under the sights" in this country !

[@peekaymurray]

Blaming SRK is like saying, :someone came & peed into my mouth, and SRK didnt even try tpo stop him! Why shd SRK come to help you, when you yourself are not doing anything to protect yourself? And when you punish & penalise him for trying to help you out when he does ! Even GOD doesnt help those who dont help themselves !

[@Ashokaroramotivation]

Soul Stirring, congratulations Avay Shukla

[@karthikkarthik49865]

100%

[@satishsharma9307]

Mr. Shukla, You have analysed the present day status of our so called middle class educated society so precisely that I (a part of other silent half of society) had to stop myself from listening your interview midway and write these lines first so as to unburden my conscience before listening to the remaining interview. This book of yours or atleast this interview of yours need to go around in our so called " Housing Society what's app groups" for those silent members at least, who have accepted that अब कुछ नहीं हो सकता । कौन इन radicalised ग्रुप के मेंबरों से उलझ कर अपना peace of mind खराब करे, बेहतर है मेंबर बने रहो पर इन vocal radicals के मैसेज पढ़ो ही नहीं। I wish some other Hindi video channels also talk to you on their talk show . You are absolutely on dot of the present Society during this period. Now whether this carries us to that Natzi mindset & its historical effects, only the Time knows ! My heartful gratitude.

[@vydeki]

How will any Hindi channel talk to him?

[@vydeki]

Sorry, you meant video channels

[@urrasscal8380]

@@vydeki he is such great man avay shukla is pprophet ....

[@vineetchaturvedi9793]

The reason why a significant segment of the Hindu samaj has fallen prey to the propaganda of IT Cell is fear. This fear is due to the fact that the Varna Vyavastha & its outcome, the Caste system, have divided the Hindu Samaj, weakening it to such an extent that it failed to unite despite repeated raids from the North-West. It's exploitative nature ensures that the longstanding divisions in the Hindu Samaj cannot be overcome unless the beneficiaries of that exploitative system give up the privileges they have enjoyed. This has been explained very well by Ambedkar in his book on the Caste System. Fear comes in the way of objective perception of reality. Hence, a significant segment of the majority Hindu population remain indoctrinated, despite clear signs of the shortcomings of governance.

[@panduranggaikwad8379]

Salute to your Perception & Thoughts !!!❤

[@karmyogi-2.1]

Don't agree to Shahrukh Khan being singled out. He's an easy target. It's the responsibility of someone from Hindu faith. Amitabh is a better example.

[@souravroy20236]

Brutal, honest,painful,scary ..... and absolutely true!!! These are dangerous times...

[@chetanshah1974]

true

[@urrasscal8380]

yes .. avay shukla is a brahma-gyani he knows past present future .... he is a mmessenger of god..

[@pritpaldhaliwal6509]

"In keeping silent about evil, in burying it so deep within us that no sign of it appears on the surface, we are implanting it, and it will rise up a thousand fold in the future," from The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksander Solzhenitsyn.

[@maxsainongkhlaw5990]

Best interview, boldness, outspoken and crystal clear with the hypocrisy of Modi about the non Hindu communities and women who were victims in Manipur, Haryana and other cases like bilkis banu. Modi shamelessly and publicly shouts that he always stand with the Shakti of women. Kick BJP and safe the country.

[@ayaomanpuhru7752]

film stars are heroes only on screens but not in reality.

[@Maiazaadhoon]

I am fearful even in writing comments on social media, and look at this man how brave he is🙏

[@asp8202]

Being voiceless and being cowardly which means you already accepted that your dead instead you exist just physical body alive without senseless consciousness.

[@TaranjeetSingh]

Krishan ji, thanks for being bold and sharing that! ❤️ 💪

[@Maiazaadhoon]

@@asp8202 ji Yes, I agree 🙏

[@Anp562]

People have made a career abusing BJP. Stop playing victim

[@Maiazaadhoon]

@@Anp562 🤣🤣it’s your party which has reached here abusing others. Who keep in giving certificates to others 😆

[@mdisrail7612]

It is a paradox in itself that within the perimeters of an insensitive society like that of ours and what we have become today, we have an Avay Shukla among us who can muster courage enough to pen such essays that go on to portray a really damaging and disturbing picture of a society standing on the verge of self-annihilation and self-destruction. It is really a catastrophe of dimensions and proportions unimaginable and unspeakable. Nothing can be more ignominious and abominable than this..

[@cedricvaz6112]

The first rule in any Democracy is that the President of any country (as in America) and for India the Prime Minister should NOT be allowed to hold office for more than 2 consecutive terms.! This golden rule ensures this does NOT allow any leader anywhere to become delusional and dictatorial.! 🤔

[@charmaine8512]

Each country governs differently. China and Russia are good examples.

[@balrajnarang3866]

Yes It Should Be In India As Well

[@aniquaamir7234]

@@balrajnarang3866then become helpless to live under suffocating and spying government like people of china and Russia. U will think what government wants and live your life by government choice. We have come to this world to live a happy ,not dictated by anyone.

[@winter_silhouette]

​@@charmaine8512they're not proper democratic nations

[@wisdomhighschool9975]

​@@balrajnarang3866No,India should be a South Korea, Singapore or Taiwan of 1960s as they industrialised under Dictatorships

[@Msnovy]

We are silent on Manipur and Laddakh to the point here we have forgotten it. We have become spineless and poisoned by hatered. We are becoming immoral irrational idiots.

[@musicmania1959]

We are complicit in crime? We have to turn the tide or face ruin .

[@dharmashekhar1047]

Talk of religious conversions by missionaries in Manipur. These issues are open ended now.

[@Msnovy]

@@dharmashekhar1047 nam mein dharam hai to har chiz mein dharam ghusedoge kya bhai? Manipur and Ladakh has it’s own regional issues. Union government being completely useless about it and people lacking empathy is the point. Open end discussions se log marte rahe to kya khak fayda. Hold government accountable for not doing it’s job.

[@sesha47]

Why was india silent on kashmiri pandits? For decades.

[@srkchandrala1071]

Why does the media think we were silent only for the past 10 yrs. We were silent on Kashmir Pandit exodus, silent on terrorism, silent on lack of public infrastructure. We are silent on many many issues for a long time. Social media is highlighting and increasing this list of issues. The list has increased and People's tolerance to ignoring these has changed. Today people don't tolerate things. They bring these things to public using social media, pils, sharing videos on WhatsApp and so on and garner support for their cause. The fruit will fall only when it ripens. Any issue has to gain mass over other issues for masses to galvanize to call for resolution or it fizzles out. Take Palestine issue. There is tons of sympathy but no major power including Hamas want a solution. They want the issue to burn and fizzle out.

[@dockalra]

Mr Avay Shukla is absolutely right!

[@urrasscal8380]

he has brahma -gyan he knows everything.

[@mohitthapa2265]

Finally someone calling a spade a spade! Karan being incisive and precise as usual..👏

[@HimanshuMahajan-zn3nq]

😂😂

[@basuh7526]

Where is spade? Ohhh in ur dad's home 😅😂🤣

[@meret99]

Hardly! Disappointing interview…just egging the guest on to restate

[@ShailendraSINGH-jk2ev]

tumaar chootar mei SPADE @@basuh7526

[@satyasatya6694]

You are absolutely right.

[@reydcu]

Mr. Shukla you have hit the nail on its head. We are now living in a dystopian mind set that needs to be freed from the shackles that bind the people of India. We need better! Much better.

[@manoharigajarajan3443]

After hearing this interview.....I became speechless....I felt someone slapped me ....I felt so ashamed..questioning how I can be so insensitive.....as rightly said by Sir Shukla yes, something has become to our mind set....mute spectators....no not what to do.....fear, fear, fear,.... cos of family and self....yes, hard struggle, sacrifices we were proud to say ... India is a democratic, unity among diversity....so so....but, to utter ever secularism, democracy....I am scared....fear,fear,fear cos....of self and family....but, my faith on God... Almighty....is big....a day will come...to show no power is superior than God....God.....he will never let us down....he will wipe out fears and tears.....hope until then let's pray with strong faith.....

[@joymascarenhas3491]

You are one of ‘few’ with a conscience and a sense of spirituality!

[@seedhasaadabhartiya3312]

​@@joymascarenhas3491You have become speechless now? I thought you were always speechless on Kashmiri Hindu genocide, Sandeshkhali etc

[@ShailendraSINGH-jk2ev]

UPAR BAITH KAR HEY ISHWAR TU DEKHA KAR BUS DEKHA KAR

[@satyasatya6694]

Manohar, May I call you with that name, yes this program makes us speechless, you are so right, please keep on writing.

[@bashirahmed9479]

India lives in men like Mr. Avay Shukla.We need men like him -brave and outspoken.

[@chetanshah1974]

agree

[@PradeepKumar-cj8wb]

But I think what Mr. Shukla has articulated is enough cos what needs to be pointed out more urgently is the motive behind all bigotry of Modi gang . And the motive is to be able to do scams, loot, frauds of all kinds with impunity. If somebody like him can do that then that would be ultimate resistance/push back against fascism of Modi gang.

[@petulad3004]

Agree 💯

[@Msnovy]

And women with similar mind set. We need to get women to stop being influenced as well. They are half the silent majority.

[@dr.sagarguru9356]

Ha ha...mr. Bashir, you, this anchor and the analyst all will see a mind-blowing thing happening after election...just wait and watch...let me say, that thing will be so huge, and we are waiting for that for past 76 years...🚩🪔

[@cheminamgyal6890]

In Jawan movie, Shahrukh Khan outpour his frustrations, anger and resentment😂😂😂 easier said than to be done… when there is ED, CBI, IT keeping eye on u

[@ravneetgill6731]

💯

[@yunusyawar4530]

Mr. Shukla is absolutely correct in his analysis. Thank you Karan for this interview.

[@manavgupta2312]

First 13 minutes are pure gold. Never seen anybody put this so brilliantly

[@rohinisuri6]

Yes this was a valid discussion till 13.

[@atifmanzoor63]

What a breath of fresh air is mr Shukla

[@sunilsachdev1231]

Sachin didn't speak out when our female Olympic champions were treated so badly. Being a great sportsman himself he should have

[@agnescraig2912]

True this is exactly what Mr. Shukla was referring to. The Pakistani Muslim/British cricketers NOT being given visas for matches is also a case in point.

[@urrasscal8380]

The boxing team has it's own politics why would sachin interfere in their sport.?

[@urrasscal8380]

@@agnescraig2912 any paapistani origin guy has to apply for visa early so the background check can take place throughly it started when david hadley ( from US) who has pakistani father come to India and give targets to jjihadis in 26/11. If u don't know ur stuff then keep ur mouth shut or learn.

[@Govindarajan-rf5kk]

​@@urrasscal8380but why he interfered and tweeted against Rhianna

[@urrasscal8380]

@@Govindarajan-rf5kk who??? aray kehna kya chahtey ho???

[@SA23SAP]

So glad to see that the last of the free press is thriving. Hats off to you both for the courage to speak the truth.

[@mnam9582]

Shukla Ji is a man with a beautiful heart and mind 😢. Boldman to write and speak openly.

[@vijaykumar-vb3zu]

I salute Sukla ji for his boldness to highlight the reality of the Modi regime. God bless him.

[@user-vu6ox7xd1q]

I, support ur comment

[@anands9194]

Can u share with me, one advantage for a hindu, in voting KhanChris?

[@easypeasyenglish1331]

He has not only called out the Modi government, he has called out ALL OF US!!

[@urrasscal8380]

@@easypeasyenglish1331 avay shukla is param gyani ..

[@Govindarajan-rf5kk]

​@@anands9194The answer he gave in the beginning itself. But Andh Nhakths are intelligent enough to understand

[@aminaahmed4256]

Mr. Shukla and Mr. Thapar are very brave gentlemen for speaking about this sad decline of democracy in India, and their analysis of the great leader Chaiwale chacha. Only when people speak out about the nonsense that is happening in India will things change.

[@musicmania1959]

History has a parallel in Hitler who was crushed by the international community. The target here is Islam. Will the rich Arab states say anything?

[@jaferali4605]

Mr Thappar you can bring Muslim Political Parties into Pan India Minorities Forum. Include Christians, Sikhs, Dalits and lite minded BJPsssss… once you move this to happen… BJP WILL VANISH

[@jaferali4605]

Dear Thappar take immediate steps n explain Muslim Political Parties to form Pan India Muslim Forum 🇮🇳 🇮🇳 You can do it👍👍 You can VANISH BJP🥳🥳

[@jaferali4605]

We’re proud of you 👌👌 Please Please bring all Muslim Parties of India in one platform. Unite Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Light Minded Hindus into one platform… You can do it👍👍 You can Vanish BJP

[@jaferali4605]

We’re proud of you 👌👌 Please Please bring all Muslim Parties of India in one platform. Unite Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Light Minded Hindus into one platform… You can do it👍👍 You can Vanish BJP

[@APSukumaran]

Thanks Mr. Karan to bring out this book on the eve of the upcoming elections which I consider myself as the last chance to save our beloved nation.

[@ismailahmed1588]

Mr Shukla is making a great case for his opinion.Real authentic Hindu nationalist.Love him .God bless

[@rajamukherjee8398]

Very truthful and revealing interview…it should be listened to by all Indians.

[@agnescraig2912]

Yes this constant Religious Othering is so rampant especially the Muslims when millions of Hindus go to the Middle East and make their fortunes.

[@samin096]

Shahrukh spoke more then others and he was targeted, his son was falsely framed in a drug case and imprisoned for over a month. Aamir Khan was also targeted.

[@lalzolianifanai4765]

I completely agreed with Mr. Avay Shukla. Mr. Modi doesn't have any empathy for the people of Manipur who are sufferings for the past 11 months

[@javeedshaik0786]

🫡 Awesome piece of journalism. What a guest you have interviewed today. A real gentleman who proved he has humanity left in him

[@utpalroy1972]

What about Amitava Bachan? A disgrace to his illustrious parents.

[@subirkole]

I just baught the book from Amazon. Thanks Karan and Avay. Wonderful interview!

[@nahidasunil]

Oh strange. It says currently unavailable when I wanted to buy it. Is it being intentionally removed?

[@binuphilip291]

Big brother is watching

[@ShailendraSINGH-jk2ev]

dont hav 2 read books to realize bullshit democracy

[@twenty-twenty]

I spoke out, got ostracized and moved out of the country. And yet the anxiety that we are hurtling towards our destiny of turning into pigs makes me watch videos like this. The rescue will be multi generational and the cost will be heavy.

[@nogag8219]

what rescue? recue from what?

[@twenty-twenty]

@@nogag8219 did you find your answer in the last 2 days? Or do you not think the country needs rescuing from the blatant fascist actions of this govt.

[@user-kt3gi1sd3u]

Appreciate the views of Avay Shukla and his candid way of explaining the disappearing Democracy. A wake up call for one and all !!!

[@anmolkabir1776]

Thank You, Mr. Thapar for interviewing person like Avay Shukla on this platform. At least I would have never come to know about Mr. Shukla otherwise. His analysis and dissection of malaise of every section of society is Brilliant.

[@srinivasansundaram8541]

Every Friday he writes his blogs Excellent content and language

[@abhijitchatterji7587]

What about Amitabh Bachan ? Not a word.

[@RavishankarSubramanian1962]

Ajay Shukla-Karan. What a pair. Communication of facts is par excellence.

[@trinif]

What facts? He gave his opinions. Facts would require examples of his claim

[@RavishankarSubramanian1962]

@@trinif Another BJP Stuge. Fine agree to disagree. Look after your next generations and what these two goons from Gujarat are going to do.

[@trinif]

@@RavishankarSubramanian1962 you silly person. I am not from India. I am an observer of global politics. The claims by the commentators require examples to clarify their positions. They gave no facts for any observer to consider. Just to say Modi is a bad man... show it!

[@nalininayak7830]

A true wake up call to all of us middle class. Let more of us dare to speak up. Thanks to both Mr. Shukla and Thapar

[@ishanibose4086]

Sachin Tendulkar didn't speak for female wrestlers,not only that he spoken against farmer's agitation.Why just SRK....

[@151centrum]

Shame on Tendulkar 👎

[@sureshbajaj6031]

Congratulations for standing your ground brilliantly Karan 👍👍

[@sonamkhashnobish5391]

Awesome interview Salute to Mr.Shukla for being so brutally honest ,karan wonderful as usual

[@dugyan]

Indian society has been for millennia been supine and spineless in the face of authority, whether of foreigners or of domestic despots. Indians will kowtow to anyone to get ahead, for their careers, and to secure themselves. "Kursi ko salaam" should be our national motto not "satyamev jayate."

[@Ranjit-Sidhu]

Amazing, very thought provoking discussion. Mr Karan do something so that viewers can listen all these videos in Hindi as well. There may be some solution in the age of AI today

[@rider4745]

Videos can be downloaded and translated to Hindi using AI ..

[@subramaniansasisekaran6937]

For now when audio in other language is not available, the viewers could use the KZbin caption set auto translate English to Say Hindi (or any other available language) and see the subtitles. Also nothing like reading the book and translation of book in other languages to get to nerves rather than clap and stay as one is.

[@kushalsingh6106]

Jagjot singh eve ready to subtly oppose hindutva The wire is the propaganda machinery for the left leaning pro congress lobby😅

[@urrasscal8380]

i can give more good analysis then this chachundar.

[@Govindarajan-rf5kk]

​@@urrasscal8380Godi media is doing it already and not required one more stupid

[@tarzan40005]

Fully agree with him. So very well analyzed clearly and without reservations. Can't say about SRK.

[@MadhaviSardeshpande]

This one hit home! Ashamed of being a silent accepter.😢

[@gopalannp1881]

Great interview, an eye opener. Maximum people should read this book if we want to know the pathetic state of India, it's democracy which is passing through a terrible time, and may end sooner than we imagine. We need another Mahatma to prevent this catastrophe

[@shivaanilal868]

Srk has spoken out - movies, speeches, he let his son be in jail for a month. He has been very brave through his movies

[@jagkapoor159]

Excellent interview. And a GREATwork by Shukla JI God Bless. I sincerely hope that people read his book and THINK about the future go this country and this GREAT civilization. Wake up India before it is too late. THANK you MR. Thapar. Take care

[@artsteps295]

What better way to explain India's civilisational crisis than AVAY SHUKLA'S remarkable book India's Disappearing democracy. Much respect and gratitude to him. 🙏

[@sunandanrao220]

I request all my brethren to buy this book of Avay Shukla to understand the situation in our country and become fearless.

[@INNOCENT55]

*Bravo, Excellent Analysis and Exposure Honorable Shuklaji and thanks to Karanji for bringing such profound personalies once again🙏👍😊👌👏👏👏👍*

[@nutskishore]

Excellent conversation, very honest. I hope people seeing this, awaken. Has betrayal not happened in the past where Indians betrayed Indians, it is the reason why the British got the opportunity to rule India. The same is happening now but the difference is a few selfish Indians are inflicting pain on other Indians the same British way. It's a shame, that we are allowing it and not learnt from our history

[@paulash1000]

A great interview and Mr. Shukla is very impressive with his boldness and clarity of thought. Have ordered his book and look forward to reading it. More power to principled men like him, may your tribe grow Sir!

[@jaferali4605]

Dear Thappar, please ask people of India why our PM not given single interview to any press all this 10years💁🏻‍♂️💁🏻💁🏻‍♂️💁🏻

[@rajanjhanjee9827]

Staggering introspection! One of the best interviews of our generation, for our times !

[@surendranathpavuluri]

I admire your analysis and courage to call a spade a spade!👏🌹 I have been an admirer of your Blog articles. We need more of you in the society

[@xpidxb]

Karanji can be quite persistent with his points. These are Brave Warriors 🙏😊 ….. they didnt get ruffled!

[@user-tw5ur2zs6p]

Why only Shahrukh , what about Amitabh Bhachhan

[@subhanisayeed1935]

He is accurate , wise, and well targeting that what is against the conscience of Indians. We are silent , but will speak thru the ballots. People are hurt, amazed as the fear of prosecution keeps us avoiding it. Moreso, justice and truth are no more available and heard. I am totally impressed by the clarity by which he has establish the positions of our social structure, in disarray and dispair. God bless him.

[@user-gu8qk9wr4r]

Its time to wake up my Indian brothers and sisters..... Cast your precious vote for INDIA Alliance.

[@satishsharma9307]

My admiration for Mr. Shukla rose higher on his parting lines, where he instead of endorsing his book, endorses awakening of the sleeping public from his views .

[@Venmash-kx9zf]

I wonder how much he paid Thapar for marketing.

[@Msnovy]

@@Venmash-kx9zf It’s a book interview. If you didn’t like the premise you should have left instead of making snarky comments. People are worried about democracy and you seem to be lost in unnecessary nitpicking.

[@mahinderkumar1013]

​@@MsnovyDon't act like a half wit 😅

[@joymascarenhas3491]

@@Venmash-kx9zf. Is that ALL your ‘small’ mind got from this interview?

[@atompf24]

Modi appeals to the smallness in people.

[@saq3329]

Very well said

[@happyanand9909]

Avay Shukla has hit the nail on the head.

[@304Gopal]

Mr. Shukla: Thank you very much for boldly saying what the truth is. Thank you Mr. Thapar

[@mathewkurian3576]

Great analysis of the current situation. I completely agree that all of us are responsible for this plight.

[@naghmatanweer3623]

Eye opener and warning!!!! In this holy month of Ramzan it's my heartfelt prayer that May Allah save and bless our country and regrow the moral sensitivity in all of us!

[@mansoornaqvi5933]

Mind boggling analysis.

[@ananensey5141]

Excellent interview. Well done Karan and Mr shukla both

[@amarbirsinghchugh3798]

Most of our heroes are spineless men with feet of clay.

[@urrasscal8380]

who manmohan singh?? aray kehna kya chahtey ho?

[@Govindarajan-rf5kk]

10 years still no press conference ? The last press conference was Jan 3 in 2013 by Dr. Singh. Though he is man of action.it is he who changed the face of India thru his economic reforms

[@urrasscal8380]

@@Govindarajan-rf5kk ghanta it was PV narasimha rao who did it. Otherwise manmohan singh was a cry baby.

[@ramakrishnarouthu6634]

It is heartening Nirad C. Chaudhuri is remembered.

[@jtchunga7699]

Nowadays, we often hear about 'hurting the sentiments of the hindus' as if the sentiments of others do not matter. Hindu majority should remember that if the welfare of a large section of Indians, of more than 200 million are not cared for, they will remain a pain in the body of India as a whole.

[@thebestevertherewas]

Their ancestors wanted an Islamic state, they got one. Don't cry now

[@Lazarus365]

Can't blame them really. They were led to believe this because of the mind poisoning and indoctrination. If people who belong to the majority could feel like this then you can very well imagine what minorities would feel in a troubled country.

[@Govindarajan-rf5kk]

​@@thebestevertherewasbhaut jadha mirch lag Gaya.

[@MrAnsari49]

The talk on his book is deep and strong , pointing to the truth on every one’s face. Every sentence or words are well spoken by the author Mr. Avay Shukla. He creates demands on our ears and mind. Replies by the those watched the video, have plenty to learn as a society and human being.

[@varoonipanchal1836]

Many Many Many Thanks to both of you for taking initiative to make this video !! Much Required !!

[@Anupam1958]

Difficult to find an author and an interviewer to be so candid n bold in putting forth anwers and questions. May the value and moralty rule the country.

[@jitkr1489]

yeah agree. difficult to find an echo chamber for people like you anymore. times have changed

[@sheilarao5183]

What about Amitabh Bachchan? Is he not silent like Shahrukh Khan?

[@jacobisaac3410]

I completely with you Mr. Shukla. May God help us.

[@aamirhassan3987]

Great Interview Sir Big salute to Mr. Shukla for his bold and crystal statement . What he said during his interview is absolutely right and based on ground reality . With high regards , Thanks to Karan Sir for arranging wonderful interview .

[@gps8347]

Great book, every citizen of India should read and understand the truth.

[@csrmurthy3369]

I don't agree with the author's unfair assessment of SRK's lack of courage. As a human SRK represents the best of a common and honest Indian. His films like Pathan speak subtly about his concerns and conscience.

[@Dote19]

Sir Avay Shukla's tribe today got one new member. I am looking forward to read his new book. Person like him inspires me to pursue career in civil service.

[@gavsdeman5176]

Brilliant !! Avay Shukla we salute you for your forthrightness and honest assessment of the current state of democracy in my motherland India!! 👍 Thank you !!

[@atompf24]

Indians should be very concerned of Selig Harrison’s warning that failure of “democracy” will lead to Balkanisation or military rule and the end of a civilisation!

[@Msnovy]

We are seeing that unfold in many countries

[@ShailendraSINGH-jk2ev]

civilisation of brutal beasts

[@adamsinghlealadhar6234]

The problem here is that international acceptance of Modi is based on the integrity of international standards which seems to be dubious in many ways itself in present times. Very true assessment by the author about the 37% Indians who want others to be subjugated and brutalized. So the message is, whatever traits the masses have and who promote it forcefully and matter in elections, elect a leader who thinks and behaves exactly like them. I have also noticed this trend in several countries abroad as well. This is a reality in India today. The coming together of all the states that make India today as a nation, was based on pluralism where every one had equal rights. The problem is how long will this unity remain intact without that equality missing, and if applying brutal force by the reigning power to keep them in line will become a reality sooner or later.

[@Lazarus365]

There is no real acceptance of Modi really. These countries are only flattering him because India is a big shop for their high tech goods. Once Modi falls they will all join the chorus of 'Down with Modi'

[@agnescraig2912]

Modi like Trump is drunk on flattery. Diaspora greeting him at packed stadiums with Hindi music blaring jingoistic chants and camera crew on projecting Modi's image. That is why Modi was presented with a Photo of himself at the Cricket stadium in India.@@Lazarus365

[@Msnovy]

That is the Fight of democracy against autocratic forces and wealthy people. We changed monarchy to democracy but those wealthy powerful players didn’t vanish. They keep attacking our democracy in multiple ways like by changing our laws slowly, adding lobbyists, destroying educational institutions, rendering research useless, focusing on job’s generation by only super rich, not promoting independent businesses and co- ops, spreading housing crisis, unmanaged population, unmanaged pollution, spreading discrimination, no investment on research that solves food crisis, free alternative energy, and many more. Hence the idea and practice of democracy needs to be drummed in, lived in our lives and practiced in every generation. Democracy must become our culture that we pass down every generation. People should push back and take a stand every time there is sometimes unconstitutional. People should demand to be way more involved in politics than just voting. Maybe then we won’t have Modi and likes of him threatening our democracies.

[@sheilarebello763]

Avay Shukla n Karan both of u are absolutely brilliant in your analysis of the present situation. Thank you for your candid views expressed so fearlessly

[@dadi1510]

The discussion today was such a wake up call. Lets hope those who can help to prevent the disaster and destruction of such a noble civilization as India, will actually wake up and do what they can to stop it. Thank you for this episode. God bless you Mr. Karan 🙏.

[@Maverick6701]

Thank you Sir Avay Shukla Thank you Sir Karan Thapar God Bless you both 🎖🎖

[@meenuuttamchandani2571]

Very interesting expression of views by Avay Shukla of where we have reached today as a society, both politically and socially. The interview completely resonates with me and I’m so glad that someone has expressed so brilliantly what I have been unable to put into words. But deeply saddened at the same time that this is what my beloved India has come to.

[@kfr7867]

Agree with you 💯 Our beautiful country and its' people have lost the sensitivity empathy kindness and inclusiveness we were always known for 😢

[@yogeshgogawekar5284]

Good conversation. Thank you for that. I will definitely buy this book. Thank you

[@myviewssocialmedia8625]

Too good conversation, concluded a fact that our society has lost "the concern for others' and that's not just because of the violence of minority but because of the silence of majority. This author really deserves a clap and our ❤

[@123xyzabccba]

THE WORLD IS IN GREATER PERIL FROM THOSE WHO TOLERATE OR ENCOURAGE EVIL THAN FROM THOSE WHO ACTUALLY COMMIT IT- ALBERT EISTEIN

[@RavishankarSubramanian1962]

Well articulated. Very true

[@abdulmannanahmed787]

Thanks Karanji for the excellent interview. Needles to say, democracy is not only fast disappearing in the country but it also is reduced to a mockery. Congratulations to Shuklaji for authoring an excellent book.

[@anands9194]

Democracy is unislamic. And I don't know of any voter who casts his vote for the sake of democracy.

[@augustinealbertsouza9434]

democracy is the enemy of those who wants to radicalise religions.

[@jitkr1489]

Modi is winning by a majority mandate.. There is a sizeable minority and they always lose in a democracy. And its petty on them to then pass statements like what you do

[@ShailendraSINGH-jk2ev]

democracy is MOB RULE ....promoted by academics and fools

[@NurulIslam-kc2jl]

As usual, each Interview of Mr Thapar is always Informative 👍👍👍🇮🇳🇯🇴

[@dhanaazm7897]

As usual a brilliant interview. This should make rounds as much as possible. I am sure Mr Shahrukh will make a statement soon. He surely owes to his fans.

[@irumohandas]

I feel sense of relief that there people around us to safeguard the interests of our future generations. Karan, you are simply great.