P Sainath

P Sainath, a veteran journalist and founding editor of People’s Archives of Rural India, discusses his book on forgotten freedom fighters of India. He highlights the vital contributions of unsung heroes, especially from marginalized communities, challenging the narrow historical narratives. Sainath examines the struggles of indigenous tribes under colonial rule and critiques contemporary inequality faced by these fighters. He emphasizes unity in diversity during the independence movement, advocating for recognition and remembrance of these incredible stories.

P. Sainath, veteran journalist and founder-editor of PARI, discusses Maharashtra's political turmoil after Ajit Pawar's death and the struggle between two NCP factions. He explores how Supreme Court battles, BJP gains, money and defections shape outcomes. He shifts focus to agrarian distress, trade policy impacts, AgriStack risks and growing farmer and worker unrest.