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India awaits census, Ahmedabad's 'vanished lakes', and a rare impeachment

Jun 11, 202526 min
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Episode description

First, we talk to The Indian Express’ Deputy Editor Liz Mathew about the Centre’s announcement that the long-delayed Census will now take place in 2027 and the key political reforms like women’s reservation and delimitation, and why the delay has raised concerns.

Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about an alarming report showing that 37 lakes in Ahmedabad have effectively vanished due to rapid urban development. (11:11)

And in the end, we discuss the rare initiation of an impeachment process against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, over alleged hate speech. (21:22)

Hosted by Ichha Sharma
Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar
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