If Modi Can’t Handle a Coalition, RSS Could Replace Him With Someone Like Gadkari

In a comprehensive interview to Karan Thapar to analyse and understand the campaign waged by Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party, the outcome of the elections and the future facing Modi, political scientist Christophe Jaffrelot has said that if Modi can’t handle the coalition - and in his 23 years in power he has no experience of doing so - the RSS could replace him with someone like Nitin Gadkari rather than allow the government to fall.
Jaffrelot, Professor of South Asian Politics at Sciences Po in Paris and King’s College in London, says if there is a danger to the government because of Modi’s inability to handle a coalition and his allies, the RSS would be willing to look for a person with the qualities of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Calling the results “a tremor that could have aftershocks”, Jaffrelot said that the “loss of majority is a setback for Narendra Modi precisely because he will have to make concessions and he’s not used to making compromises”.
However, Jaffrelot accepts that the doors of South India are now open to the BJP and, as he put it, “the BJP has become a truly national party this time”. But he points out that to walk through the doors of South India and seek to spread further in the South, the BJP runs the serious risk of diluting the qualities that have underwritten its appeal in the North. To spread deep into the South it would have to cease to be the sort of Hindi-Hindu heartland party it’s presently thought of in the North. This, as he puts it, will create a “dilemma” for the BJP.
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[@dostondoc23]

I'm greatly amazed, and impressed, by the vast knowledge of Prof. Jafferlot of our Indian political situation. What I liked best was his response that he hoped the EC, judiciary, and the media will now play their roles more responsibly.

[@rajalanke5559]

Ha~Ha~Ha!😅

[@kavisiddu]

Atleast mainstream media might change because they are losing their credibility and viewers big time..

[@basusri1120]

Sadly, every Indian Institution and most importantly the Media have turned into BJP Lap dogs.

[@shamspuri2493]

It is the profession of political scientists to analyse and unpack how liberal/authoritarian politics work around the world. Liberal democracies in the West are parallel to those of South Korea, Japan, India (at least before Modi) and other nations, in terms of their own liberal democratic tendencies and what's contained in their constitution, with India being a case in point as the world's largest democracy. Prof Jaffrelot has, it seems, been a keen observer/researcher of Indian politics for a few decades and has a considerable insight into India's national politics. It's also very clear from outside of India how Modi has tried to fragment a large chunk of India's laws that were designed to care for all her citizens' rights, etc but are now culturally rendering them extremely fragile. That onslaught against India's largest minority was exacerbated through Modi's 'national' mandate and his in your face authoritarian agenda. Divisive politics, trolling, cancelling, demonising opposition and using judicial powers and Godi medis (even they are "controlled by Modi") to punish her citizens for exercising their fundamental right - these are the hallmarks of a totalitarian state. Recently Arundhati Roy (one example among others) was issued summons of court proceedings against her for doing just that in 2010, voicing her dissent against the ruling party's behaviour(a fundamental right in democracies) towards the inhabitants of Kashmir . People of India really have their work cut out to keep that 'democratic mantle shining',which today looks laclustre at best, and even if Modi is ousted from power, the long standing ideology of the RSS, which has had its ugly and pervading influence for yonks in the minds of Hindu majoritarian citizens, it looks like a full blown threat of dictatorship in India, looms larger than Indian people are willing to admit.

[@rahulsharma-ms5pm]

Prof isn't alone... He has big team to provide him access to all data points

[@basusri1120]

Professor Jaffrelot’s phenomenal understanding and analysis of Modi’s BJP is outstanding. Hopefully our Opposition will listen to this interview and even read his book on the subject. Thank you Mr Thapar for inviting Professor Jaffrelot on your show.

[@namos369]

Such a pleasure listening to the Professor - insightful as always. Thanks

[@rohitmpanchal5803]

Thank you for the enlightening discussion. Prof Jaffrelot has in-depth knowledge of past many decades and is better informed about Indian politics than us citizens.

[@desigulal]

Congress will be back to where it truly belongs in 2029 - 50 seats

[@sbullaa]

A foreign journalists who has fingers on the pulse of Indian people, only he doesn't speak the Hindustani the way Mark Tulley spoke Great analyst he speaks and one listens with rapt attention

[@DR-vy3km]

Yes Nithin Gadkari is neutral man who can handle collation govt, more over NG is not a having a mind set like Modi

[@Sujay95]

Both Modi and Gadkari are sanghis. India will not progress under Sanghi leaders.

[@ramdasmadhiyalla4058]

Modi will finish gadkari and rss. Bjp leaders and rss office bearers have looted huge amounts of money and property with the blessings of mody, shah and gujarati corporates.

[@rajalanke5559]

Gadkari???? He is just a lay spectator of the tamasha that's going on in the last 10 years at the behest of the "The Great Dictator"

[@ramdasmadhiyalla4058]

Gadkari is good for rss. He can be controlled by rss. The government won't last long. Best would be for the opposition to some how manage to get majority and form the government.

[@ramdasmadhiyalla4058]

@@rajalanke5559 gadkari is a sick man. It will be difficult for him to handle the opposition and his party men.

[@Storifiedyt]

Prof Jaffrelot should be brought more often for such indepth discussions. He is really interesting to listen.

[@ajaypatra2863]

A great interview with wealth of information on current Indian politics

[@ceva7727]

Modi wanted to MODIfy everyone and everything. But now Modi needs to *modi*fy himself to survive 😂

[@raghavendravishwas5929]

👌

[@dip5766]

He needs to Un-Modi-fy himself from the existing Modi-fied state of arrogance and egocentric mentality.

[@y.c.ongbouchang7200]

❤❤👍👍👍

[@rd0769]

Deadline has past, Gadkari has made his way

[@lonewolfe2502]

😂

[@directorlecapitaine3951]

Gadkari is more humane.

[@rajkumarganesan9417]

I agree with you brother 💞 it's time to bring Nitten Gadkari to the Centre stage. Enough is enough with Modi. Remember that I don't support the BJP and the NDA Alliance partners. Nitten Gadkari has a technocrat mindset - and that the Indians have a thirst for knowledge based industrialisation - not Hindutva Agenda anymore. U can compare Nitten Gadkari with Atal Bihari Vajpayee - who accomodates the Opposition parties as Nation builders - not as enemies.

[@muhammadaquil2256]

Face perhaps !

[@krisgopi_8]

I have said earlier that modi should pass on the baton to Nitin gadkari. And now saying the same. Hope modi understands but if he insists that he will complete 5 more years then we people don't know how the situation will be. He is going to modify and be more inclusive towards every other one's whom he used to make fun off.

[@rajkumarganesan9417]

Gadkari???? Yes I agree - he should be appointed as PM replacing Modi. That I'm not a BJP supporter till date If there were no elections and no democracy - i would love Gadkari to be the PM of India because as of now - he is the best administrator and governor in the BJP. Modiji can win votes but he is not a good administrator or governor. He can make speeches but policy…No. Amit Shah ….No way. Nirmala Sitharaman - Lackey. Ravi Shankar Prasad - Also a Lackey. (a) As a Member of Parliament for Nagpur - Gadkari has done a lot for his constituency. He has laid out around 1640 Kilometers of Roads with new contractors which have withstood a whole rain season. He has become the First MP to actually have a surplus in his MP Account. (b) As an Able Administrator - he has been an asset during 2014-2019 bringing profit to 21 additional Toll Booths due to his no nonsense toll assessment. Building new roads. Starting the Motel Program to attract additional Highway fares. Even with Waterways his Ganga Extension Project has been a huge success. (c) As a person - Gadkari was the first person to openly support Mallya and claim that a person who has done business for 30 years honestly cannot suddenly become a criminal. Gadkari is reasonable and understands that some corruption is inevitable and the complete picture is vital before conclusions can be made. He would be a good person to simulate the economy - much better than any of todays stooges. However i think perhaps Mr Shah is aware of these abilities which is why Mr Gadkari has been heavily sidelined during the 2019 innings of the NDA. His Traffic policy has been his only failure but perhaps the Ruling Govt wanted it to fail just to keep him on the sidelines. Perhaps in 2024 - he wont even be given a seat and may be made the next Vice President of India. RSS Hqrs Nagpur should find ways to install Nitten Gadkari as PM.

[@sanjaychauhan1116]

Dear liberals ,go and check the post of ur fav so called unbiased journalists like Arfa khanoom, Rana ayub, ravish kumar etc they are in support of Arundhati roy (who is charged under UAPA) , she is the one whose videos are available of KZbin where she is inciting violence and spreading fake narrative that " kashmir was never part of India " etc. Go and open ur eyes

[@raghavendravishwas5929]

Waiting for the day Gadkariji takes oath as a PM

[@senguptasayn]

He is not keeping well health wise.so I don't think it'd be a good decision.

[@Storifiedyt]

Personally i would prefer S Jaishankar as PM more than Gadkari ji.

[@skminhajm653]

Correct Analysis By Guest You Invite wire Team and Karan Thapar Sir

[@ikaspatra4035]

Pakistan har gaya bahut dhook hua😢😢😢😢

[@mswnzki4427]

Dear Sir, why is the BJP Modi government still??? In Big Countries like India i think we need an educated PM who can understand the situation of India right now.

[@kunalsinghal1247]

Change takes time buddy. Some people who are not blind supporters of Modi have voted for him to give him a last chance. When Modi got elected for the first time, India changed and now again in the process of another change. Drastic change is always harmful.

[@rajkumarganesan9417]

Some say he has a Post Graduate Degree or a fake one ⁉️

[@shobhandey7146]

Manmohan Singh was highly educated but was a puppet. Vision and courage is more important than degrees

[@ashutoshsharma9532]

Right ! Mr. Rahul Gandhi who is an alumni of Trinity/Harvard/Cambridge- the ivy league ! Does he have the competency to talk to or handle Putin, an ex-KGB chief or Trump or Xi or even Sharif. Or Mr. Stalin of Madras Christian College. Come On. BJP govt. is there because of democracy and the numbers. An Indian PM must be strong and visionary. Don't worry , he will handle over the reins in consultations with the RSS that most hate for no reasons, to some one competent and of guts such as Dr Jaishankar or Nitin or even Yogi once he is 75-77 yrs.

[@rajkumarganesan9417]

@@ashutoshsharma9532 Brother, Stalin studied at the Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School. He completed a pre-university course at Vivekananda College, and obtained a history degree from Presidency College, Chennai of University of Madras in 1973. Stalin was conferred an Honorary Doctorate by Anna University on 1 August 2009. And that I also want to remind that the DMK Alliance partners won all the 40 seats contested including Pondicherry U.T And that Modi was trailing in the first four rounds and won with a low margin than in 2019 election And Sharmaji M. Karunanidhi never lost an election and he was elected 13 times for Assembly elections.And that never underestimate the prowess of the Tamils. The most industrialised state in the country next to Maharashtra having more than 1200 Engineering college and out of 10 lakh engineering students in India per year, 2 .5 lakh students are from Tamil. And that not to forget India Today a pro-BJP Media Group declared that Tamil Nadu was the No 1 State on all parameters, some time back. I think u have forgotten to bring to the centre stage of the Faizabad election defeat where Lord Rama stands tall in my mind but not with the BJP.

[@adityachaudhary1610]

What am i witnessing Left wanting a proper RSS leader more than a person who is not listening to RSS

[@shobhandey7146]

Inko bus Modi nahi chahiye Baaki kuchh bhi chalega....😂

[@riverocean4380]

Because most are soft Hindu nationalists !! They probably don't want Dalits or Obcs from UP Bihar in Delhi .

[@riverocean4380]

I was also stunned how they got FED with propaganda by rss now trying save face!!

[@desigulal]

It's realization that it will be 15 yrs of non relevance. So they finally moved to dark side 😅

[@rd0769]

Yeah suddenly I started to feel RSS is still better , Cuz I never expected anything worst could happen thats modi.

[@sureshkumarperiamguppam8158]

Very nice interview with elaborate analysis. Wonderful.

[@chinmaykrovvidi3957]

Christopher Jafferlot is a titan on Indian politics study.

[@mythby]

As long as there's no unrest in coalition member parties, there may be no problem to Modi...he knows pretty well how to comb such members. TQ

[@marylincutes]

Wow he knows Indian politics so well and a good critic too ! #InternationalDanka

[@kalyanbose3172]

If BJD and congres fight jointly with BJP then the BJP will loose another 15seats in Parliament.

[@primordialarchetypes2927]

loose pants lose another 15 seats

[@rayzimmerman6740]

@primordialarchetypes2927 well spotted. It may be too subtle and miss its mark.

[@asitmohanty7875]

Excellent n effective discussion!

[@dwaipayansinha4119]

Not really. Bjd and congress voters are opposite

[@pankajsarma7812]

Replacing a zero with a minus might serve the purpose of RRS but not the vast majority of Indian people.

[@rayzimmerman6740]

RSS..that is a double minus... and unfortunately, you are not a spokesperson for the vast majority of the people.

[@birranson8881]

But seems takleef zyada RSS ko hei no one else vocal.

[@DjB83]

What is the numeric representative of Rahul? I have a pictogram 🤡

[@rajkumarganesan9417]

Rightly said. RSS is a curse for my country with embedded communal mindset. I agree with you brother 💞

[@ebenezerking475]

Ultimate. True.

[@gangadharhiremath7306]

I am amazed at the depth of social,political and historical knowledge this French professor has about India and its people.I myself don't have 20% of what this great man knows. I don't know any Indian who has same level of understanding about another country and its ppl,say China or Mexico

[@rahulsharma-ms5pm]

Prof has a whole team and huge money helping him with insights of grass route level. Left penetration is pretty high not only in India but across nations

[@paramsaini4965]

An enlightening interview.I like the way Karan rephrases the answers and clarifies it in a few words. Keep it up!

[@homayuns2165]

Excellent Interview and analization. It is amazing how much some westerners know about other countries.

[@Peebee01]

Everybody will be happy with Nitin Gadkari

[@lalit4788]

seriously

[@sanjaychauhan1116]

Dear liberals ,go and check the post of ur fav so called unbiased journalists like Arfa khanoom, Rana ayub, ravish kumar etc they are in support of Arundhati roy (who is charged under UAPA) , she is the one whose videos are available of KZbin where she is inciting violence and spreading fake narrative that " kashmir was never part of India " etc. Go and open ur eyes

[@ramt6102]

😂😂😂😂😂....who are you to choose that ...do you have any power or you think you are related to the blood line of Rahul Gandhi.

[@rajkumarganesan9417]

Union Minister and BJP leader Suresh Gopi on Saturday described former Prime Minister and Congress leader Indira Gandhi as the “Mother of India”. Likewise in coming days who knows that the NDA Alliance partners including the BJP may say that " Nitten Gadkari is the fittest person to lead the Country". In politics anything can happen .

[@rajalanke5559]

Gadkari???? He is just a lay spectator of the tamasha that's going on in the last 10 years at the behest of the "The Great Dictator"

[@Aligbilal]

I salute to the professor Christopher having deep insight into Indian politics

[@ajaypatra2863]

It is a matter of some relief that people beyond Indian territory are watching the authoritarian rule of Modi.

[@markmedia331]

Mr Jafferlot is known for his extensive work on South Asian politics, particularly focusing on India and Pakistan.

[@ajaypatra2863]

@@markmedia331 Thank you. I hope we will listen more from him on South Asian politics in future.

[@markmedia331]

@@ajaypatra2863 Yes. In fact he has been closely monitoring India and Pakistan politics since ages, I think from 1990s.

[@ajaypatra2863]

@@markmedia331 Thank you. Definitely it will have some moral impact on the authoritarian way of working of our political leader.

[@markmedia331]

​@@ajaypatra2863 Mr. Modi is obsessed with Putin and Netanyahu. He aspires to govern India in the same way they rule Russia and Israel. However, he is greatly mistaken.

[@brittomadhavan]

Third Namo or third Reich , history never fails.

[@rayzimmerman6740]

If they had the 400 plus mark, maybe.

[@jiti5034]

Democratically elected , you make it sound like he is military dictator

[@ZonaiResearcher]

A French professor speaking in English about Indian politics…Bravo 👏

[@MushtaqueAhmadKhan]

Gadkari is only person who can handle the coalition government

[@rajkumarganesan9417]

It was apparent that Bhagwat aimed his remarks at the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose coarse Islamophobhia and uncouth canvassing generated great controversy, diverting attention from the more ideological issues of the Sangh parivar. Modi used pejorative references like “those who have more children” and “infiltrators” for Muslims, while also causing much bitterness over his repeated use of terms like “mujra”, or “mangalsutra” and “buffalo thieves” for the opposition alliance. In one instance, he even ascribed impiety to “mutton eating” to attack an opposition leader. The RSS maintained a stoic silence during the campaign, even as reports emerged that its pracharaks showed little excitement to mobilise voters. Observers say that RSS workers must have sensed an anti-incumbency mood against the Modi government - and so chose not to put themselves in the line of fire. So if Modi has any shame on him for his vulgar speech against the Muslims, he should quit his PM post.

[@anilpurnajidhoke4712]

In-depth and realistic analysis by Prof.Jefferlot.

[@vibhorsingh3608]

Really happy with karan bringing academics to the show.

[@RichardGKhan]

Thank you Mr Karan Thapar for such an enlightening conversation, which such a well respected & researched Professor, an expert & certainly non-partisan in every aspect, via this episode. I hope that many commentators in our nation will take a Q from him.

[@williamabraham3164]

Appreciate the efforts of Mr. Thapar , arranging interviews with learned people and educating the citizens like us . We wish Mr. Thapar all the best, may the almighty bless all his good work to continue his mission..

[@rahulsharma-ms5pm]

And what's the mission??

[@diva7892]

Great clarity of thought from Prof J .... well as clarity of English as a foreign language🎉 It was a great interview, KT

[@ushahariharan3268]

Wow, a real informative insight into the present political scenario. Thank you Professor. 🙏🙏

[@shantanusapru]

Informed & insightful comments from a very distinguished & eminent guest!! What measured, nuanced statements!

[@sgramdas]

I am amazed at Professor's deep knowledge of Indian politics. He is just incredible. His analysis is fascinating.

[@tusar2k4]

Prof. Jafferlot is the best. He knows Indian politics very well.

[@coolkillerr]

Im surprised that mr. Christophe Jaffrelot knows soo much about indian politics in such great details !! hats off to his research and knowledge .. Great interview.

[@freedomforever8168]

What’s lethargic about him ,maybe it’s you uncle type,come on wake up.

[@coolkillerr]

@@freedomforever8168 i think i meant in big details.. used the wrong term

[@rahulsharma-ms5pm]

India should also start researching in other countries.... And build it's own narrative

[@matthewjoseph7671]

Mr Nitin Gadkari has the Humility, Humanity, Temperament and Vision to Replace Mr Modi ... What India Needs is a Leader who can carry ALL Indians into the 21st Century

[@ravindrahemmanur3395]

Thank you both Gentlemen. The Guest, Mr Jaffrelot, to me, sounds most pragmatic in his analysis.

[@hassobhatia2885]

This person is brilliant in Indian politics and has given very incisive analysis of what might happen to Modi if he can’t handle coalition government.

[@vijayshankarroy4346]

It was pleasure listening to the Professor . Thanks WIRE

[@idaraj8742]

Prof has understood Indian politics well. He has done a good study of Indian politics.

[@yugeshwarmishra1888]

If this happens , it would be good for BJP as well as for the country .

[@sudipdutta72]

Nitin Gadkari should make a wonderful educated sensible and genuine PM

[@ozyreynolds7403]

A wonderful interview, as usual. Thank you Karan.

[@matthewjoseph7671]

EXCELLENT Insights from Christophe Jaffrelot ...I am AMAZED by his FIRM and DEEP Grasp of Indian Politics.

[@RicaRod]

Christophe Jaffrelot, the professor really understands India more than I do. It is amazing

[@y.c.ongbouchang7200]

BJP has many educated MPs who is ten times knowledgeable than Modiji and amitshah but wondering why they are scared to remain silent. Nitin kadkari is the best choice for PM.

[@youtubeuser05]

Bro, I've a question who is he interviewing? Sorry I don't know

[@shobhandey7146]

Courage and vision is more important than degree education

[@jiti5034]

The party works differently then COngress

[@bazlur-Vancouver]

Modi has 2 places to live, either in PM house or in Jail with Amit Shaw and eat regularly Dhokla. Dhokla is a quintessential Gujarati snack made from fermented rice and chickpea flour batter. ... Khandvi. ... Undhiyu. ... Gujarati Kadhi. ... Gujarati Khichdi. ... Handvo. ... Gathiya. ... Thepla. or forcefully feed with cow meat

[@sureshmurty6523]

No discussion is complete without covering the election process and transparent connivance of the EC with the BJP. Even a very conservative estimate reveals at least 40 seats added to the tally of the BJP / NDA and 20 subtracted from INC. In all probability it was 200 and 120 between the two national parties. If the INC grows further it will be at the cost of BJP or NDA.

[@rayzimmerman6740]

Please could you share the source of the estimates in your comment? Thanks.

[@wilfredalexandercoelho8003]

Yes what Scientist Christorpher Jaffrelot has said about RSS could replace Modi and replace him with Nitin Ghadkari who is a much better leader and is much more cultured.

[@IteachyouWithmyvote-rk5de]

That's why Modi and Shah are suppressing Nithin Gadkari from the beginning.

[@muhammadrazaqkhan6225]

Modi ji is a good demagogue,but not a seasoned statesman. India needs matured statesman and a gifted visionary like Nehru ji and worthy Bajpaiji.

[@shobhandey7146]

Modi is better than both u mentioned....

[@birranson8881]

Who is this RSS claiming non political organisation. Double faced. Interferring in Governments political Affairs.

[@soham6548]

BJP is the party created by RSS. So they can remove anyone as its their party.

[@rayzimmerman6740]

Who is this RSS? Seriously? Interfering? Well, at the very least they are citizens of India, who have the right to question and criticise the political vectors adopted by the BJP. Mr. Bhagwat's speech showed the deep fissure in political thought.. . Real issues touched upon and what brilliant timing!

[@ebenezerking475]

That's you see nirmala seetharaman and jaishankar in key union ministerial post with out contesting election's.

[@riverocean4380]

Bhagwat has BEEN de Facto PM since 2014. All important govt post are manned by rss even the RBI Gov and University Vcs. Bhagwat knows what will happen if and when the govt changes. He's just a wolf in sheep's clothing !!

[@kavisiddu]

​@@rayzimmerman6740Bhagwat can never be trusted.. I hate Modi but if we have to choose between these two people, will go with Modi..simply because we know him for so many years..

[@user-ml9ch9db8r]

People should be ready to meet downfalls bye- bye.

[@rmnair90]

Very engrossing discussion👏👏👏

[@thiyagarajan-qq6zx]

Modi had not given any concessions to agitating farmers. He was forced to withdraw the farm laws enacted by him, by the farmers.

[@giftfortoday2643]

Gadkariji who built the roads and highways will definitely use the same skills to build India which needs to move forward at a rapid speed. No time squabble between religions. Invest in the young of India into growth and protect the old and poor. That's the difference between the West and India. Every Indian should be proud of a sound Indian mind.

[@goldenage887]

Of course any other person will be a better option than Modi ..However, it's politics and corruption will never go away ..Gadkari has his own share in the scheme of things ..but probably he is better suited , more humane and accomodative and acceptable to many across the party lines ..but these Gujarati dacoits must go now ...

[@user-xj4gg8ic4j]

Extra ordinaryli efficient speech

[@aramnaga7881]

Good counter question Prof Jeff Will these institutions will be comfortable with incumbents regime or will they abide n being loyal to the constitution

[@amitbrahmo]

RSS is rightly bothered about Modi getting bigger than his shoes and in the process damaging the coalition in the future. I agree. Modi and the BJP will have to practise collaborative and cooperative approach. This certainly is not Modi's forte. Ever since Modi has come into electoral politics, first in Gujarat and then at the centre, he has led a majority government. He has no prior experience of leading a mixed government. However much the BJP may say, " We don't need RSS", the latter will control the strings and find someone more humble and accommodative person as PM.

[@rayzimmerman6740]

Well said.

[@ashokad7669]

Agree, remote control of BJP

[@kavisiddu]

RSS leaders are big crooks, they want to have power without any big effort.. whatever we may say Modi worked hard to come to this position..

[@silentrebel588]

Conduct fresh elections with neutral EC. If NDA wins, remove Modi with Gadhkari and if INDIA wins, they choose their own PM candidate.

[@sanjaykatiyar5279]

Who is he ...after 10 years congress has not win 100

[@rayzimmerman6740]

And how do you propose to ensure a "neutral" EC??? Please elaborate.

[@sanjaykatiyar5279]

Without Modi BJP will not win even 150 seats what will gadkari do

[@silentrebel588]

@@rayzimmerman6740June 02 2024 mandate has already ensured that fresh elections will be checked and balanced.

[@shobhandey7146]

Yeah log tab tak EC ya EVM ko dosh denge, jab tak Modi hai😂

[@drshokatalisaiyed4733]

This is a business political party in the democracies nation???? Is it good for the public expenditure OR legally valid???????

[@gooddaysharma1876]

Who is George Soros? Role of a failed Regime changer not ready to accept defeat

[@johnsonchoragudi2398]

A valuable interview at the right time to understand the situation in our country from a highly respected academic personality!! 🎉

[@varghesecheria1684]

Nitin Gadkere is the best suitable leader better than modi. 😊

[@revathishanmugam4306]

Yes Mr.Gadkari will make a good PM

[@rajalanke5559]

Gadkari???? He is just a lay spectator of the tamasha that's been going on in the last 10 years at the behest of the "The Great Dictator"

[@kavisiddu]

He is a spineless leader..

[@ranasahni9172]

RSS IS NOT ANY AUTHORITY TO CHANGE PRIME MINISTER!! Why Not INDIA ALLIANCE 😮😢

[@bahu25]

Karan ji is working no-stop to tarnish the image of the Modi Government and India. I’ve never seen him interviewing anyone who is supportive of government with positive outlook.

[@deccanheart]

A Free and Independent Press - It’s role is to question the Ruling Government

[@kavisiddu]

Is that big Godi media is not enough for you..?

[@pratyushrudra5797]

why the hell should press be positive? government supporters would never come to Thapar's interview, (watch Modi 2002 for example). A fearless journalist is what they fear the most

[@elumalaiponnusami3949]

“….engrossing explanations of Ch Jefrrelot “ in words of Karan is more a fitting one by contents , language , accent and transparency 👌 I hail from a remote village , born for illiterate parents -the first generation literate- an Electrical Engineer-Energy Auditor . I felt at home that it was so understandable as if in my mother tongue- Tamil ! Thanks Mr Jeffrelot ! It’s no surprise that Karan is an exemplary moderator to bring out the essence, has erred by missing to extricate Mr Jefrrelot’s view on south India in depth ? The vote share of B J P in south is paltry on its own ; but much that of state actors ! Karan failed to/ avoided to mention the status of B J P in TamilNaadu ! It might not have earned “Deposit money “ in at least one constituency had it gone on its own ! Mr Jefrrelot conviction that B J P emerged as pan India party is far from truth ! In my view Modi will try to break the other parties including Congress and wipe out the residual democratic norms ,as in the past ! R S S a conspicuous observer of the past has no locus standing to oppose Modi and replace with Mr Gadkari ! Mr Modi has assimilated with corporates who will influence/compel R S S for continued support! Mr Modi / N D A government’s fall is imminent on its own ! The question is WHEN ..?

[@Lakajong_Bucolic_World]

Excellent thorough research and analysis...

[@tarapadasarkar3108]

The opposition has kept dreaming last 10 years and continuing.

[@rajkumarganesan9417]

Not to forget that the BJP had only 2 LS MP'S when they opened their account.And most of the time this Congress party was with 300+. And that the vote share of Modi has been shrinking gradually during 1919 and 2024 and that the laughable part is that he was trailing in the first 4 rounds of counting. It never happened to any former Prime Ministers so far.

[@Axrx277]

Good observations 👍

[@maazalam1]

Correctly observed..

[@DeepakShah53]

Very absorbing and enlightening. Kudos 🎉

[@Arihant-ye8fz]

गुरुओं के विचार शिष्यों की अपेक्षा अधिक व्यावहारिक होते हैं।

[@markmedia331]

Awesome! It was one of the best interviews I've seen in my lifetime.

[@antxaveace]

It's really quite a significant dialogue that Mr. Karan has invited the eminent French historian Christophe Jafferlot. His books on political India more particularly on Modi's are awe-inspiring 🎉🎉 In his thoroughly researched book " Modi's India " he clamped down on Modi's 2002 pogram in Gujarat ( a little more vividly than Ms. Teesta Setalvad's " Footsoldier of the Constitution ).

[@harshikaswarup3879]

When a foreigner knows more about my country 🤦🏻‍♀️🫢😀

[@mamathakumar4262]

Thanks a lot for such an interesting discussion and analysis with Jeff Sir. I was never interested in politics, but my husband follows you and so even I was influenced and am happy to learn many interesting topics about my country.

[@UBSINGH-pd7fp]

Once again a very good interview. Thanks.

[@mvrao29]

Modi Ji during last 10 years was standing at Red Fort and speaking of "Laissez-faire, a policy of minimum governmental interference in the economic affairs of individuals and society." This French professor hit the nail on the head🙏 RSS may propose someone other than Gadkara Ji/Yogi Ji to lead BJP and save their own Kingdom 🇮🇳

[@mtf1312]

Thank you Karan

[@AhmedAli-ft1wx]

Excellent interview

[@mUSicMElord_SujayRaut]

Please keep continue this kind of informatic interviews that hold extra values that attract audience on KZbin ... Thanks to the WIRE TEAM

[@ramanapsy]

Insightful, thanks.

[@tortoisetraveler5815]

Why should we speculate and discuss about a person who is living? Ask him directly.......

[@harindersingh1365]

People of india will stand with its government

[@Dimuk1984]

Gadkari would make a good PM for sure. If BJP wants to remain in power, it has to change itself first. Status quo would backfired and this, I have no doubt

[@BharatGandhiNehruAmbedkar]

Advaniji as PM and MM Joshiji as Dy PM atleast for a day !

[@udhabakoushalia7194]

Good discussion and ❤ U ❤.

[@harinderahluwalia640]

Absolutely brilliant interview!

[@sajithomas2158]

Profound insights about 2024 Loksabha elections

[@anilgca]

An absolutely superb and insightful interview. I had heard of Professor Jaffrelot and his scholarship. He is amazingly articulate. Let me consult my New India Conspiracy Guidebook on how should we malign and demonize him..🤣🤣🤣

[@monicabanerjee71]

What an enchanting interview!

[@user-pe8yr3zf5t]

India requires a PM who is educated human and who has heart. We do not want somebody who is living with Rich Industralist and making them rich and rest of Karoo people die in poverty. I hope that kind of PM is yet to be born in India in 140 crore people ?

[@nandnisharma269]

Thank you Karan Thappar. Intriguing conver.

[@yogeshgogawekar5284]

Good conversation. Thank you

[@yashwantchatpalliwar9939]

The very mindset, which is very cruel, in other words Modi, must change and replaced immediately by someone who believes in moderate Hindu religious practices. Someone who is pragmatic and acts as a sponge with the other political parties. Nitin Gadkari is the right person. Modi must retire along with his man Friday Amit Shah.