Summary
Highlights
Discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unconventional selfie-style video regarding the paper leak issue, noting how it deviates from his usual formal televised addresses and ignores the student's demands for accountability.
Analyzes Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day fast following government assurances, and why student protestors continue their movement despite this development.
Describes the heavy security crackdown on protestors, the detention of students, and the freezing of support accounts for those providing aide, coupled with government strategy to label the protesters as 'urban naxals'.
Guest speaker Viveak Srivastava explains the resilience of the student movement, criticizes the government's attempt to distract from the core issues with sectarian narratives, and assesses the role of the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress party.
Explores how the India Alliance is attempting to support the students without hijacking the movement, and the necessity of keeping the focus on official accountability and the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.