In early 2022 the NGO Civicus added India to its watch list of countries of concern. In doing so it highlighted recent protest movements, arrests of academics, journalists and activists.

This discussion examines how India got to this position and the impact on people on the ground in India.

Speakers:

Professor Nandini Sundar (Sociology, Delhi School of Economics)

Dr Ian Woolford (Hindi Studies, La Trobe University)

Dr Gerald Roche (Senior Research Fellow, Politics, La Trobe University)

Recorded on 28th July, 2022.