Swarajat70

Swaraj at 70 Part 1: Past 25 years are a matter of pride, but there's a long way to go, says Baijayant 'Jay' Panda

The first part of 'Swaraj at 70' sees Jay Panda speak about the current political scenario, cow vigilantism, land displacement and more

Swaraj at 70: The concept of aazadi is no longer enough

Swaraj at 70 potentially draws us into a well-rounded reflection on India as a society – rather than as a nation or an economy on the global stage

Swaraj at 70 Part 3: Alternative brand of politics has disappeared from India, says Piyush Mishra

Firstpost spoke to Piyush Mishra about the concerns of the youth in modern-day India, casteism and the meaning of Swaraj in Independent India.

Swaraj at 70 Part 4: Youth can play a significant role in solving farm crisis, says Kavitha Kuruganti

Kavitha Kuruganti talks about Swaraj, the agricultural crisis in the country and the role of GM crops in causing it.

Swaraj at 70 Part 5: For true freedom, we need to end oppression of handouts and subsidies, says Arun Maira

Former Planning Commission member Arun Maira talks about the immediate challenges to realise Swaraj in present day India.

Swaraj at 70 Part 7: India needs a more inclusive model of development, says Vijay Mahajan

Vijay Mahajan talks about how three million poor households are looking for Swaraj through microfinance and livelihood promotion services.

Swaraj at 70 Part 8: Politicising of human rights issues has pushed liberal discourse into corner, says Kalyani Menon-Sen

Firstpost spoke to Kalyani Menon-Sen about Swaraj, who has been a part of feminist struggles for human rights at the national and international level.

Swaraj at 70 Part 9: Technology has the potential to redefine social fabric of India, says Siddharth Sthalekar

Firstpost spoke to Sthalekar, who explains how and why technology and other forms of currency can enhance Swaraj in India.