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Unpacking Protest, Disruption and Disinfo in India
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News18•13-10-2026, 21:08
Unpacking Protest, Disruption and Disinfo in India
- •Anand Narasimhan analyzes the intense debate over political protests, disruption, and national unity on The Right Stand.
- •The episode examines allegations of misinformation and competing narratives dominating the current political discourse.
- •Discussions focus on where legitimate protest ends and political disruption begins in India.
- •Viewers get a detailed breakdown of claims and counterclaims to separate facts from political rhetoric.
Key Questions Answered
The show breaks down controversies surrounding political protests, disruptions, allegations of misinformation, and competing narratives to analyze dissent, accountability, and national unity in India's political discourse.
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