Rajdeep Sardesai is an Indian news anchor, reporter, journalist, and author. He is a consulting editor and anchor of India Today Television. Rajdeep began his career in journalism with The Times of India before moving on to television news. He has over 35 years of experience. Sardesai is well-known for his coverage of Indian elections. He was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2008. He has also authored books that analyze India’s political landscape and democracy including "2014: The Election That Changed India", "2024: The Election That Surprised India", and many more.

In this episode Vinamre and Rajdeep talk about:

- His Experience Interviewing PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi, and Bal Thackeray

- Why 2024 Was an Unfair Election and Why BJP Didn’t Get a Majority

- The Washing Machine Politics of BJP and the Impact of Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra

- Parivaarvaad in BJP and Congress: The Future of the Congress Party

- Predictions for the 2029 Elections, Media Neutrality, and the Future of Journalism

Watch this episode to know more about Indian politics, politicians, and how elections are contested now.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Interviews: Then vs Now

4:36 - Interviewing Bal Thackeray and Lalu Yadav

7:25 - Why he is the most hated journalist in India

12:00 - Condition of the Left in India

16:30 - Unfairness in the 2024 elections

19:12 - Interviewing PM Modi

22:25 - Interviewing Sonia Gandhi

26:03 - Regrets in his career

27:54 - Dealing with work burnout

32:51 - Why BJP didn’t get a majority in the 2024 elections

35:45 - Nepotism in politics and the future of Congress

44:04 - Washing Machine Politics of BJP

45:55 - "Mohabbat Ki Dukan" narrative of Rahul Gandhi

48:30 - Neutrality in journalism

54:00 - Sachin Pilot is more popular in North India than Rahul Gandhi

55:53 - Predictions for the 2029 elections

56:52 - Most difficult politician to interview

1:00:02 - His love for music and cricket

1:02:25 - Conclusion

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