‘Strong Leader’ Claims Falling Flat, India is More Insecure Today

In #CentralHall Kapil Sibal discusses with Renuka Chowdhury of the Congress, Naresh Gujral of the SAD and journalist, author Arati Jerath on why lives of Indians are less secure due to empty rhetoric of “strong leader” by Modi and the BJP. India is more insecure with internal strife being stoked, large parts of our border under Chinese control, real issues undermined.
“We must remember why large countries, like even the USSR got Balkanised.” Polarisation and division stoked only for electoral consideration. [The BJP] “does not understand history and culture of India. South India is diminished when they assume that wearing lungis and costumes alone" (cosplay) can enable them to crack the critical Southern challenge.
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[@allahdinosamo7654]

There is no danger for India from outside but its' withen inside .

[@NurulIslam-kc2jl]

👍Knowledgeable Discourse ♥️ 🇮🇳🇯🇴🇯🇴🇯🇴🇯🇴🇮🇳

[@adityabanerjee7145]

And Modi knows how to size up that danger....starting with Gujarat

[@bimalkumardeb2435]

Yes, danger is always from inside even in our home. Outside threat can be tackled but when it is from inside it becomes very complex and difficult to identify. Bibhisan proved that in Ramayana.

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

Danger from within is from one community and family oriented politicians, the Khangress and the Left.

[@BI-iv7vu]

The danger is Gujaratis!

[@SirajKhan-lk4ls]

Kapilji very marvellous discussion and realistic approach.

[@bhopalcLodha]

Respected Sibal sahib you by starting this channel created a very positive avenue to enlighten people about our country. Your contribution to our Parliament was very extraordinary, your contributions to Judiciary in past and present is also commendable, and now in protecting our systems and rule of law is very positive and remarkable. I fo not belong to any political parties, but a civilian who is proud and concerned for the democracy and secularism of India. I am now 87, a scientist ans former Vice Chancellor, l only wish people like you keep on fighting for moral civil life. All the best for the cause for which you are going herculean task. B. C. Lodha Dr. B.C. Lodha

[@agnescraig2912]

Just shows you age is a number with this gentleman as his lucid mind and articulation on India's democracy and secularism is depicted in his comment.

[@nirmalbhel3231]

India's GDP/capita was 18% of world average in 1947. Due to bad economic policies, it came down to 9% during Rajiv's time. Now India is back where it was in 1947. Do you still want Cong?

[@moderndemocracychannel4699]

Our journalists, professors, doctors, engineers, teachers, students, retired persons , advocates etc should come forward with these views

[@mohan1997]

India needs a wise leader with wisdom like Manmohan Singh and not any stupid idiot.

[@anueenu1]

Maun Baba😂

[@rajr5952]

Nice joke

[@vargheseb8602]

​​@@anueenu1Who is the real MAUNI BABA, isn't he the one who does not have the balls to face the press.

[@anueenu1]

He has that's why Global leaders hail him. INDI alliance = Negativity 😂

[@mannalalmishra4550]

Yes a man like Pt .Nehru , Shastri ji, Rajiv Gandhi Atal ji. .

[@amarbirsinghchugh3798]

A man with a vision and strong ethics makes a powerful leader.

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

And that is Modi

[@biggpicture2930]

Modi is a strong leader, but no vision for a strong nation. India is getting weaker and weaker.

[@bibyputhukudiyil2746]

Modi is strong without a vision for his people. Just Hindu Muslim slogan. Being a prime minister for everyone he stood for one and he is not a right choice for prime minister chair. We have wasted 10 yrs.

[@kanwaldipkaur8277]

They want to produce students like गिलगोटिया University .

[@vargheseb8602]

Who would have imagined that those 20 mins would be the worst advertising for GOLGOTIA. They have made themselves a laughing stock.

[@NurulIslam-kc2jl]

😅😅😅

[@khedhareeswari4700]

@@vargheseb8602 Maxwell 😂epic Infrastructure is good but no education which will never lead to development

[@vargheseb8602]

@@khedhareeswari4700 Agreed, pity on them, their parents and teachers ( present and past)

[@furaathusainhakim5676]

Wonderful discussion. 'Strong' minds & thoughts from educated people. Just what our nation is in need of 🇮🇳

[@rishabhjain5955]

Kapil Sir hats off .. lots of learning for us thank u sir 🙏

[@mayamk5535]

Thank u KAPIL JI..FOR INCLUDING respected Renukaji and Arathiji..❤❤❤❤

[@DEEPAKSURI.DS2288-ul1ef]

Great sir

[@hemavarada]

Ignore these anti-national so-called politicians.

[@vaseemjunaidi1290]

This type of discussion should reach out all parts of India

[@gautamsen4195]

Excellent discussion when will the country realise

[@nirmalbhel3231]

India's GDP/capita was 18% of world average in 1947. Due to bad economic policies, it came down to 9% during Rajiv's time. Now India is back where it was in 1947. Do you still want Cong?

[@abdulaleem9207]

​@@nirmalbhel3231 these issues go beyond bjp or congress. india is broken.

[@nirmalbhel3231]

@@abdulaleem9207 There are differences among buy they are no so much that they can't live together. There is issue with few Muslims who can't live with Hindus also there few Hindus who dont like Muslims. BUT not majority

[@vajrapaniom7410]

4+2 people are feeling insecure doesn't mean India is insecure 😆

[@PrathamT-if2sp]

At 09:05, Kapil Sibal and Renuka Choudhary both were in shock when Aarti jareth took the names of Indira gandhi and rajiv gandhi along with vladimir putin and Trump..hehe..then they didn't say "Yeah.., yes, ji" as renuka was saying earlier.

[@moderndemocracychannel4699]

Such type of gathering should be big to spread democratic ideas among masses.

[@buddha1529]

For Most sensible and mature discussion this is the place 👌

[@jacindia4110]

Very nice discussion about the present political,social and economic situations in our country 👍 N.B.Shrivastava

[@prakashlaxman1144]

Sibal ji excellent conversation in Dil Se Keep it up - more power to you 👍

[@user-ju5eq8cs9n]

Its very interesting to watch and all the participants are worth stunning and commendable

[@ramanujanchellappan1866]

One of the best quality programs on WIRE and greatly appreciate Kapil Sibal Sab for conducting this program; where people learn and understand issues of importance in the Country. Keep it up Sibal Sab. Big Salute to you!!!

[@SURESHBABU-zd6dy]

Thank you all for beautiful informations and guidelines.

[@ssniyer7]

When farm laws came in, the Congress protested. UPA1/2 came in with Aadhaar but they hesitated, NDA converted it into the India Stack and now we have integrated it with payments and Direct Benefit Transfer. Who asked Congress not to implement an Aawas Yojana, an Aayushman Bharat or a Nal Se Jal program. The Eastern and Western freight corridors are ready and now there are plans for 3 more corridors. Manufacturing has taken off, the Aatmanirbhar Bharat is in motion, transport and logistics have phenomenally improved and the number of airports and ports are increasing. Comprehensive solutions are being put in place. Which Indian citizen is worried about consensus in Parliament. We need things delivered on the ground. Get up from your warm chairs and look around, the country has changed!

[@ajay-arunaarora5737]

Kapil ji , I hold you in very high esteem , for trying to save democracy, and standing up for injustice. Personally, I blame the judiciary more than other Institutions. If quick punishment was dispensed, and those found guilty of bypassing the rule of law, given the harshhest sentence, others would reform. It took 6 before the matter of Electoral bonds to be heard, thanks to the courage and integrity of present CJI. So many CJIs did not even hear it. Justice is an impossible dream for the common citizens. No case comes to a closure. Once you enter this chakra viyha, you perish in it. We are told to respect the judiciary. Dispense justice for Gods sake , don’t go on with date after date for 30 years.

[@mohdyunusansari1933]

Waah Waah Kiya Baat Hai Buhut Hi Shaandaar Aur Lajawaab Paishkask Hai Zindabad Zindabad

[@ardgupta8866]

Thanks for this wonderful programme.❤

[@nusratshaikh5699]

It's been a pleasure to have such a wonderful panel .. intellectual debate on serious issues we all are facing.

[@ArvindawaLama-wp8fu]

धन्यवाद आप सभी महानुभाव को दिलसे सलाम औं 🙏🎉 नमस्कार । बहुत जरूरी बिषयो का आपसी साझी थी ।👏👏👏🙏

[@karanarora6154]

Kudos to Kapil ji for starting-Dil Se-like enlightening debate...👍

[@unmeshshukla4851]

Excellent and mature discussion.This country needed a strong leader...the way India was being taken for granted ...I have been a resident if East UP and I can tell that if not for Modi ,Yogi wud never have come to power .The way Yogi has cleaned up criminals of UP publicly ,he has ensured that one full generation stop considering these criminal/ Mafia as role models.

[@raisahmad2363]

Highly excellent conversation

[@ShaikJaleel-ds4rd]

In last 10yrs we have fallen like anything in all forms tumbling down.

[@alicerebello3060]

Excellent discussion Sibbal sir. But when will our country realize.

[@amareshroy7732]

Many regards to the legal wizard so much thinking on Indian political anarchy burgeoning now.long live mr sibal ji.i am from Kolkata usually hearing u sir at 69.

[@vsmart9]

India needs a humble, honest and humane PM.

[@unnatharaju6659]

Only feeling strong is not strong. Speaking the truth and realities is strong. Out of all, not telling lies is the STRONG.

[@johnsunderalluri2427]

Respected,honorable Kapil sibal sir senior Advocate suprem court & Rajyasabha member smt.Renuka Chaudhary Garu & others : Excellent,fabulous superb words for discussion against strong Leader of our Nation 🙏🙏💐💐

[@Ramaram-nw5mc]

Modi s not a Strong Person The Rss Person Not a leader Full Time Rss Labour

[@Springfield6609]

How did the Congress government act, during the Mumbai terrorist attack? Do you think that Congress by not acting, did the right thing. Congress strong government!!!!

[@bhavneet1935]

@@Springfield6609 neither congress in Mumbai was right nor the original comment about Modi is wrong so whats your point doing whataboutery?

[@Ramaram-nw5mc]

@@Springfield6609 S Rss 3% People questions Not interest to answer Time Waste 😁

[@bimalkumardeb2435]

Muslim league leaders are excellent

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

​@@Ramaram-nw5mcfoolish observation of yours. Boorish.

[@mujibarrahaman4069]

This is a Brilliant Discussion. No, Modi in No Way an Strong Leader. He Doesn't Even know the " Definition" Of a Strong Leader. Thanks Kapil Sibal Ji and other Dignitaries. Kolkata.

[@BrajamoholHuidrom-to9xx]

Thank you sir,

[@aaryan861]

We are blessed to get this informations from real horses mouths of india

[@gulamquadirkhan8205]

Nice wonderful program.

[@syedmoinmunawar]

There’s no room for a strong leader in a democracy. Wonderful discussion clearly highlighting the need for a government led by a firm leader who works for the welfare of all 140 crores individuals of the country. All the institutions are demolished the growing inflation and employment is not taken care of during these 10 years.

[@55SVERGHESE]

I wish lots of people get to hear and understand what is discussed here.. this is what should be aired on national television but alas, one to rely on social media for spreading the word of truth

[@estellalady5620]

Wow! so enriching and beautifully discussed.

[@afreenreads3313]

For me a strong leader is one who knows how to use his power efficiently and doesn’t use it to abuse it. Who works for the best interests of the nation and its citizens.

[@saiyidzaidi4892]

Strong leader doesn't exhibit muscle power

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

And that leader is Modi

[@vandanamashrani4012]

Modi is very strong leader

[@rudypercy]

Good conversation really loved it and will share for all to understand what is needed for our future generation 🙏

[@gulammohiuddin8831]

शसक्त नेता एक तो वह है जिसके शासनकाल में जनता लाचार होती है दूसरा वह है जिसके शासनकाल में जनता के सपने सकार होते हैं। फ़ैसला आप करें शसक्त नेता किसे कहा जा सकता है।

[@naveenquadros]

Please make this video viral. Let this reach to a person and his team, who claim he is strong and who believe he is 💪

[@parthsarti4561]

Wire totally biased false news propaganda pseudosecular chanell .clearly saw .its modi hate only....public sab samjhte hai...

[@ravigoli1596]

Fantastic and fruitful conversation sir

[@aliazam1306]

Great discussion. Lets hope the voter realizes and fair elections take place. Excellent team for the discussion.

[@naseerhashim8350]

Respected Sibal sir ,may Allah reward you

[@DineshSharma-km5nm]

Commenting on Mr Gujral’s observation on labour reforms, “ Do labour reforms , Give the industrialist the right to cut down the work force at short notice BUT FIRST PUT THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM IN PLACE” THE MAN WHO IS THROWN OUT OF JOB STILL HAS A STOMACH ATTACHED TO HIS BODY, has health and eduction expenses for him self and his family, needs to pay rent for the room where he lives, needs to wear at-least minimum clothes, State has failed miserably on all these counts, You collect Rs 2 lac crore GST in a month and spend it on misplaced priorities.

[@agnescraig2912]

Hopefully Labour reforms will target slave labour which is an acceptable norm in India. That Kangana lady has claimed India is the source of Human exports with 1.4bn people. Shameless person using human beings as an export commodity. Indians top the list according to the IMF send money back home which the Modi govt. has used in the GDP growth statistics

[@mayamk5535]

Awesome discussion..❤❤

[@l.murugesansivasiva1154]

Sir, If the complete program of every interview will be in English, then it will be very much helpful for us those who don't know Hindi. Please do the needful.

[@vedazachariah3472]

No words to describe this excellent discussion with such articulate and well read people! Thank you all. It was great to note that Ms. Renuka Choudhary still has her fiery and powerful stance! Please keep it up! After all she was known as "dynamite" in her college days!

[@mariannebcdsouza4092]

how can they provide education if they are not educated themselves.

[@parveenyunus9532]

Very good discussion ,strong ?????not only strong words but action should be strong .should be for benefit of d janta,

[@shankarrajgopal5165]

I love the music, sibalji. Super.

[@balanraman7396]

Mr. Kapil. There are many South Indians like me, are regularly watching your programmes but we could not understand certain statements of both yours and the guests. Can you kindly make the entire conversation in English. Please note Iam your ardent follower and appreciator of all your arguments.

[@drajayatri]

Every listener should share this talk with at least ten people.

[@albertdevakaram3479]

Enjoyed this balanced debate

[@jagdeepsandhu9659]

Problem is the voter is convinced of "Bharat ka danka baj raha" and Opposition is not able to disabuse them of this belief .

[@naseerhashim8350]

Thankyou for the all This is really Dil se....

[@SubhashChander-ei7po]

Excellent debate

[@lalitdas6369]

Constitution is designed to make a leader strong.

[@mariafernandes6486]

A VERY GOOD DISCUSSION. Kapilji pls bring more ladies on your panel for discussion. The participants were more than civil. Discussed issues very very civilly.👌👌👌👌👌

[@hutumpacha9996]

Lot of thanks Kopil sir.

[@yogeshgogawekar5284]

Good discussion. Enjoyed

[@rajendrakumar-xu3kw]

Strong leader is one, who speaks the truth. Strong leader is NOT the one who tells lies 24/7. Strong leader is one who takes action in the Interest of every citizen of the country and not in the Interest of self power.

[@nirmalbhel3231]

Indian are not fools, they have seen Cong for years.. India's GDP/capita was 18% of world average in 1947. Due to bad economic policies, it came down to 9% during Rajiv's time. Now India is back where it was in 1947. Do you still want Cong?

[@sureshverma6508]

Modi's fame is just a sham

[@user-qj8lq2dk9d]

See beyond nose

[@sureshverma6508]

Don't focus on nose focus on hollowness of his fame... See how his admirers are denoted as andhbhakts.

[@MrAntonysimon]

Everything is shambolic. about the evil modi.

[@agnescraig2912]

Agree but the West has been blinded by his dictatorial govt. like in the case of the attempted assassination of the pro Khalistani guy. All for the sake of countering China who have encroached on Indian territory, perhaps the West would assist India on reclaiming its territory

[@FreddieMurphy746]

@@sureshverma6508 Adjectives like Andhbhakt don't prove anything. There are different reasons why they support a particular leader. Just because u have a different liking doesn't mean they are wrong. People elected Lalu kind of leaders, remember?

[@bimalkumardeb2435]

India needs a strong mass leader like Modi not just an intellectual leader like Sibal who has no connection with the masses.

[@prabha9886]

The government says, if you have to get higher education you have to pay. Education on subsidy is a waste of tax payers money. But, then you buy a "8 THOUSAND CRORE" rupees aeroplane for yourself. That is the irony. We need a learned Prime Minister instead of a Bully.

[@surinderkumarwadhwa3144]

Let us not expect Kapil Sibal to have guts to speak truth about strong Leader Modi

[@rafat_masood_official]

World looking what is happening in our country

[@samsonvarghese7857]

Thank you

[@mohanrajkuppuswamy3841]

People & opposition parties are more dangerous than the external forces

[@elachatterjie1388]

Always a pleasure to hear such enlighting conversations by such eminent people. Look forward to these with great excitement.

[@SNK1059]

@Renuka ji You have set the context in the opening part very rightly but please avoid intervening when the others speak

[@muhammedkhan6353]

The explanation of word strong was simplified and put forth before the public in this interview which BJP has to understand and implement

[@neelumahendra4695]

strong leader does not mean “ a chest thumping leader “. strong leader is a doer , not a hoarder n looter

[@nirmalbhel3231]

India's GDP/capita was 18% of world average in 1947. Due to bad economic policies, it came down to 9% during Rajiv's time. Now India is back where it was in 1947. Do you still want Cong?

[@sanjaykothari8371]

In democracy strong leader is one who stands straight and firm with vision for future to protect the constitution and not one who stands strong to protect himself and his seat.

[@atompf24]

“Democracy is the art of thinking independently together.”

[@ramvaiyacheri3820]

Well, it was a very civil discussion. Don't expect much from the present dispensation, but also know the other side is at fault too. Our institutions on which our fragile democracy is resting has been misused and abused by all political parties. It is a shame.

[@anandabraham6751]

The Main reason is VESTED INTEREST are allowing it

[@punnosepunnose5411]

India needs public serving representatives in Parliament and government, then only a nation gets benefits.

[@teresabrowne4536]

Lot of difference between strong leader and gang leader.

[@adeshbirs]

Damn this episode ❤

[@Mryajurarora]

It’s important to speak up for those who can see clearly what’s going on.

[@hkpandey1]

मोदीजी जैसा ताकतवर नेता होना चाहिए जो ऐसे देश विरोधी और जन विरोधी लोगों को दाबा के रख सके ... ख़ुद करोड़ों खा के बैठे हैं यह सब लोग और lutyens दिल्ली के power circles पे कब्ज़ा रखना चाहते हैं, और जब इनके कब्ज़े को हटाया जा रहा है तब इनकी चीखें निकल रही हैं... जल्द ही जनता इनको करारा जवाब देगी

[@rathnakarm6806]

Hamesha jhooth bolane wala, sadak chhap anpadh language se nafrat ka rajniti ki shameless chunav bhashan karne wala*UNFIT FOR PRIME MINISTER ❌*

[@sasikunnathur9967]

ദാരിദ്ര്യം ഇല്ലാത്ത മനുഷ്യത്വമുള്ള ഭരണം ആണ് പാവങ്ങൾക്ക് ശക്തി നൽകുക. നമ്മുടെ രാജ്യത്തിന് ശക്തി നൽകുന്നത് അവരാണ്. അവരുടെ രാജ്യം ഉറപ്പായും വരും

[@dineshchandersharma2451]

Strong leadership is the one who faces national issues with compassion, courage with integrity to the constitution

[@siddharthaghosh7931]

Strong leader or #Mastan what word that suits Modi ji ! May I request in this regard ! Great discussion on every episode with different dignitaries in the the Kapil sibal sir ji's show+++

[@mobeenmohammed5214]

Nice convo

[@philipki8744]

A strong leader always stick to the truth and hate telling lies.

[@sanjeevkhosla4928]

Hope the present govt learns lessons from here

[@nandnisharma269]

I enjoy interviews of Karan Thapar and these conversations hosted by Mr Kapil Sibal have been added to my must watch.

[@stanleyibkiss-vo2cl]

For a moment I thought Amit Shah is in the panel 😊