एनएल चर्चा 325: असम में बाढ़, दिल्ली में बारिश और लोकसभा में ओम बिरला
·1 hr 12 min·5 clips
New MPs celebrated in Kashmir while Assam flood victims struggled to breathe.
The episode begins with host introductions and announcements about Newslaundry's Kashmir graphic novel and listener letters. Headlines cover Assam floods, Delhi rains, NEET paper leak arrests, Arvind Kejriwal's bail, and the Lok Sabha's commencement with Om Birla as Speaker. Amit Kumar provides an update on Assam floods, noting improved conditions but increased deaths, and criticizes MPs for celebrating during the crisis. Ishwar discusses Delhi's flooding, linking it to administrative confusion between central and state governments, and mentions the Delhi airport roof collapse. Amit Kumar explains Assam's flood management issues, describing embankment economies and how dams have altered flood patterns. Smita Sharma expands on systemic corruption, questioning warranty on urban infrastructure and highlighting the political-corporate nexus. The panel then discusses the new Lok Sabha, with Smita noting opposition aggression and Om Birla's controversial tenure, while Ishwar analyzes political messaging and coalition dynamics. Raman speculates on TDP and JDU's silence due to state concerns. Amit Kumar raises Manipur's unresolved violence and the army's role, urging opposition focus. The episode concludes with recommendations: Amit suggests 'Living with Oil and Coal' by Dolly Kikon, Smita recommends Sankarshan Thakur's writings on emergency, Ishwar suggests the show 'Mamla Legal', and Raman mentions the film 'Maharaja' and a report on Assam floods. A listener letter critiques NEET exams, prompting a call for donations to Newslaundry's NEET project.
