As voters in India go to the polls in state elections across the country, Emily Tamkin, the New Statesman’s Senior Editor, US, talks to the historian and author Ravinder Kaur about the impact that these elections might have on Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.  They discuss whether Hindu nationalism is more important to voters than the economy, the continuing fall-out from the farmers protests and what room remains for dissent and opposition in Indian politics. If you have a You Ask Us question for the international team, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk Podcast listeners can get a special discount on subscriptions to the New Statesman. Visit www.newstatesman.com/podcastoffer to subscribe for just £1 per week. Further Reading: India reveres its democracy, but the room for dissent is shrinkingWill the BJP’s defeat in West Bengal prove a turning point in Indian politics? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.