In this episode of South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna first discuss whether the attack on the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, is more than what just meets the eye. Justice Gavai is the second Dalit CJI of India. The hosts are joined by Ajoy Ashirwad, Political Affairs Editor, The Wire, and veteran journalist K Venkataramanan. In the second part of the session, the hosts and guests discuss the power of cults in politics and the power of fans when stars become politicians.

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Audio Timecodes 

00:00:00- Introduction 

00:02:42 - Headlines 

00:13:56 - CJI Gavai Attack  

00:43:02- Power of Cults in Politics

01:09:21 - Recommendations 

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Produced by Bhuvan Malik, edited by Jaseem Ali and written by Sukanya Shaji.

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