Critics and human rights groups claim that repression has escalated in recent years. The six-week voting period for India’s upcoming election, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third term, has begun. Critics argue that repression and sectarianism have intensified under Modi’s leadership. The key issues at hand and the fairness of the election are under scrutiny. Hosted by Sami Zeidan, the discussion features Mohan Krishna, spokesperson for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Arshpreet Khadial, Chief Spokesperson for the opposition Indian National Congress, and Sravasti Dasgupta, a political reporter specializing in Indian politics for The Wire.