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Hafta 517: Media and judicial accountability, highs and lows of 2024, remembering Manmohan Singh

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This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande and Raman Kirpal were joined by former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan Lokur and political journalist Neerja Choudhury.


Neerja describes Dr Manmohan Singh, who died this week, as a “gentleman politician and a unifying figure” who will be remembered for his “decency in politics” and landmark contributions such as the RTI Act, MGNREGA, and the Indo-US nuclear deal. Justice Lokur says, “He was a great man and a great loss for the country.”


Manisha reflects on the media’s role during Singh’s tenure, saying, “Back then, leaders were judged critically but fairly, without fear of retribution.”

Abhinandan adds, “Manmohan Singh’s leadership taught us that decency is not a weakness but a strength in politics.”


On the media and judicial accountability, Justice Lokur acknowledges the increased public scrutiny on courts. “There must be ways to check judges without undermining the institution,” he says, referencing the need for mechanisms beyond impeachment. Neerja criticises the sensationalism that’s come to define election coverage, saying the media’s role “is to hold power accountable, not amplify divisive rhetoric”.


The panel also reflects on key events of 2024. Neerja cautions that the “challenge to Modi’s leadership might come from the extreme right within the BJP itself”. Manisha points out the troubling rhetoric in election speeches, adding, “The prime minister’s speeches targeting minorities were demoralising and crossed a line.”

Raman highlights the year’s highs and lows, saying, “The coalition government formation was a relief for democracy, but the political language this year hit new lows.”


This and a lot more. Tune in!


We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here.

Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media.


Download the Newslaundry app.


Audio timecodes


00:00:00 - Introductions


00:02:49 - Headlines


00:09:53 - NL Sena announcements


00:11:18- Manmohan Singh’s legacy


00:34:52 - Media, judiciary, and key events of 2024


01:03:06 - Announcements


01:11:46 - Subscriber letters


01:19:14 - Recommendations


Check out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters


Produced & recorded by Prashant & Priyali.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande and Raman Kirpal were joined by former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan Lokur and political journalist Neerja Choudhury.


Neerja describes Dr Manmohan Singh, who died this week, as a “gentleman politician and a unifying figure” who will be remembered for his “decency in politics” and landmark contributions such as the RTI Act, MGNREGA, and the Indo-US nuclear deal. Justice Lokur says, “He was a great man and a great loss for the country.”


Manisha reflects on the media’s role during Singh’s tenure, saying, “Back then, leaders were judged critically but fairly, without fear of retribution.”

Abhinandan adds, “Manmohan Singh’s leadership taught us that decency is not a weakness but a strength in politics.”


On the media and judicial accountability, Justice Lokur acknowledges the increased public scrutiny on courts. “There must be ways to check judges without undermining the institution,” he says, referencing the need for mechanisms beyond impeachment. Neerja criticises the sensationalism that’s come to define election coverage, saying the media’s role “is to hold power accountable, not amplify divisive rhetoric”.


The panel also reflects on key events of 2024. Neerja cautions that the “challenge to Modi’s leadership might come from the extreme right within the BJP itself”. Manisha points out the troubling rhetoric in election speeches, adding, “The prime minister’s speeches targeting minorities were demoralising and crossed a line.”

Raman highlights the year’s highs and lows, saying, “The coalition government formation was a relief for democracy, but the political language this year hit new lows.”


This and a lot more. Tune in!


We have a page for subscribers to send letters to our shows. If you want to write to Hafta, click here.

Check out the Newslaundry store and flaunt your love for independent media.


Download the Newslaundry app.


Audio timecodes


00:00:00 - Introductions


00:02:49 - Headlines


00:09:53 - NL Sena announcements


00:11:18- Manmohan Singh’s legacy


00:34:52 - Media, judiciary, and key events of 2024


01:03:06 - Announcements


01:11:46 - Subscriber letters


01:19:14 - Recommendations


Check out previous Hafta recommendations, references, songs and letters


Produced & recorded by Prashant & Priyali.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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