What does BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for Indian democracy? | | Elections

For nearly 50 years, West Bengal in India was ruled by opposition parties. First, it is the communists and the last 15 years, the Trinamool Congress.

But on Monday, the ruling Hindu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the state assembly elections.

Critics say the controversial electoral reform, which stripped millions of people of their right to vote, contributed to his victory.

What does this mean for Indian democracy in the face of a shrinking opposition? What kind of message does it send to Muslims in the country?

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:

Shaina NC – National spokesperson for Shiv Sena, a conservative party in India

Javed Ansari – Political commentator and senior journalist

Yogendra Yadav – Human rights activist and founder of Swaraj India