India's first general elections, the Bastar encounter, and Maldives polls
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First, Indian Express’ Adrija Roychowdury tells us about India's first ever elections that happened over 72 years back. She also talks about how western media and publications described India's first experiment of democracy.   Next, Indian Express’ Jayprakash S. Naidu explains what happened in Bastar last week when 29 alleged Maoists were killed in an encounter by the security forces and how the timing of this encounter is of key importance. (14:30)   And finally, we discuss the Maldives' parliamentary elections and why they are of significance to India. (22:46)   Hosted by Niharika Nanda Written and produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar
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