It has been more than a week now since PM Narendra Modi's massive election victory - a victory that has seen the BJP grow in strength, despite a patchy economic record, and social tensions which continue to be a concern. This was an election that saw the BJP emerge as the most preferred party among first-time young voters and also the most preferred party among youth cutting across different castes. Yet, there was much shock in the opposition and among India's liberals at the poll results. Many believe PM Modi's success represents a new, aspirational India, which is speaking out against the old, entitled culture that the Congress had come to represent. It has happened not just in India, but all over the world, which has taken a turn to the right - from Donald Trump to Brexit to the recent EU elections. PM Modi stirred up the debate further by talking about the Khan Market gang - a reference to Delhi's elite. Is it fair to say liberals in India too have been living in echo chambers or is liberal bashing misplaced?

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PM Modi's Big Win: Are India's Liberals Living In A Bubble?

Tonight on The Big Fight, we discuss the massive mandate for the NDA and the abysmal performance of Congress in Battleground 2019. Rahul Gandhi has offered to resign as Congress President, and the party has rejected his resignation. On the show, we discuss as Modi Government 2.0 embarks upon the next five years of governance what are the options before the Congress now to finally look beyond the Gandhi Family?

PM Modi Closer To Congress-Mukt Bharat?

The bitter, personal campaign for 2019 elections is over, and the question that arises now is finally, when all the votes are cast, what would have the people of India based their decision on. Is it the economy? Jobs? National security? Or just Narendra Modi. PM Modi's personality has loomed large over this election which many believe has simply been a referendum on him. Tonight, on The Big Fight, we ask: Is referendum 2019 a referendum on PM Modi, like the famous Time magazine cover says is he India's divider in chief or a great unifier?

Is Referendum 2019 A Referendum On PM Modi?

Battleground 2019 is witnessing one of the most bitter and nasty campaigns in a long time. There is name calling, finger pointing and the discourse has touched such a low. This week, the PM's attacks on the late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi have created huge controversy. "He died as corrupt number one", said PM Modi to Rahul Gandhi. Tonight on The Big Fight we discuss is it a low blow or a legitimate poll issue?

PM Modi Attacks Rajiv Gandhi: Low Blow Or Legitimate Poll Issue?

Battleground 2019 has turned out to be a bitter campaign among the contesting parties, but this is an election that will also be remembered for how the Election Commission has conducted itself. The Election Commission has been one of India's most respected institutions but today it finds itself at the heart of scathing criticism. They acted against some political leaders for violating the model code of conduct only after a strong rebuke from the Supreme Court. But after a series of complaints against the PM for violating the model code, PM Modi has got a clean in six cases. Four out of these have seen dissent by one election commissioner. On the show tonight, we ask has the poll panel lost its credibility?

The Big Fight: Is The Election Commission's Credibility Still Intact?

On The Big Fight, we discuss with more than half the Parliament seats having voted now, and with four phases left, who has the edge in this campaign? Has this election now become almost completely about Narendra Modi rather than a seat-by-seat fight? And does that give Mr Modi the advantage? Joining us on the show, Congress communication in charge Randeep Surjewala says that PM has nothing to show for his five years of work, while actor Richa Chadha says the PM should hold a press conference and take questions on jobs and agrarian crisis. BJP's Vivek Reddy responds by saying that when the opposition only talks about PM Modi he responds accordingly. This and much more on The Big Fight.

PM's Presidential Pitch: Is It Advantage Modi?

As we head into the third phase of the general election next week, the campaign has taken a dramatic turn with the BJP's decision to filed a terror accused, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur from Bhopal. Her candidature comes after a series of statements from the PM, BJP president Amit Shah, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Maneka Gandhi among others which clearly show a new direction for the BJP in the remaining crucial phases - So is this Plan B? And will polarisation work this time. Tonight on The Big Fight, we discuss whether the BJP has gone to Plan B: The Hardline Hindutva.

BJP's Goodbye To Vikas, Hello To Hindutva?

Tonight on The Big fight Road To 2019, we discuss the upcoming second phase of polling on April 18. 97 seats across 12 states and one union territory will vote to decide India's next government and we discuss the factors which may influence voting in key regions of Western UP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar and Tamil Nadu. We also discuss what are big issues on the battle for 2019.

Battle For 2019 Moves Into Second Gear

The general elections are around the corner and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are set to vote, constituting a major chunk of the constituencies that will vote. The key question however is, who has the upper hand- YSRCP, TDP, BJP or Congress?

Road To 2019: Lok Sabha Polls Phase 1

Tonight on the Big Fight Road to 2019, we discuss the big question: Is the NDA alliance led by the BJP trying to make the Lok Sabha elections presidential? Is the BJP trying to push the narrative towards national security rather than issues like jobs, agrarian crisis affecting the economy and also with less than two weeks to go for polling, has the BJP got its alliance arithmetic right while the Congress is yet to tick some boxes?

Battle Of Alliances: Who Has The Edge?

On this episode of The Big Fight, we look at the overall question of institutional integrity. The concept of other institutions becoming agents of the government was never a good idea. Institutional independence and integrity is one of the cornerstones of any democracy. If the rule of the law were to really operate, then we have to follow some checks and balances. Today, we look at all that's happening right now and discuss the ways to stop this.

The Big Fight: The Credibility Crisis In India's Institutions

A large number of people moving to live and work in other places often leads to a flashpoint. We saw an example of this recently in Gujarat, where thousands of migrants had to flee fearing mob violence, and in Assam over the National Register of Citizens. On this episode of The Big Fight we discuss the migration issue and to what extent is it going to become a major flashpoint.

The Big Fight: Attacks On Migrants - No Unity In Diversity?

As more and more women share their accounts of sexual harassment and abuse exposing many big names in Bollywood, on The Big Fight, we debate - is this Bollywood's watershed moment? With organisations like the Cine And TV Artistes Association investigating complaints and Producers Guild setting up a special committee to help #MeToo survivors, a change is surely visible but will it have far-reaching implications for workplaces and gender-sensitivity across the country? Is it enough to jolt society out of a place of power and entitlement, to provide women what they deserve or is it just lip service that the industry is offering to weather the storm?

The Big Fight: Has India Finally Found Its #MeToo Moment?

On this episode of The Big Fight we discuss the recent judgement on Aadhaar. This verdict has bearings not just for the unique identity project itself, it has broader implications for privacy, technology and the role it should play in our lives. Are we going to go digital? We are going to try and take a look at some of the broader implications of this.

The Big Fight: The Aadhaar Verdict - Who Won?

This has been an interesting week in the world of politics where all sorts of statements on ideology have come. The left sweeping JNU elections and the right taking the Delhi University, bring an interesting question to mind. Are the youth really politically motivated and involved right now. The youth vote is very crucial for the upcoming elections. On this episode of The Big Fight, we discuss what's going to drive the youth vote, are the youth today essentially interested in other things? Or there is still a political or ideological connect?

Indian Youth: Neither Left Nor Right?

Tempers fly as the newsmakers of the week face-off in this award-winning show. Anchored by Vikram Chandra, this weekly program has politicians battling wits as a live audience.

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