Questions that will dominate Indian politics in 2023

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Questions that will dominate Indian politics in 2023

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Last year, the BJP maintained its political dominance by winning 5 out of seven states. Rahul Gandhi started Bharat Jodo Yatra. The Congress elected the first non-Gandhi party president since 1998. The Aam Aadmi Party became a national party. As we start 2023, we speak to the Indian Express’ Manoj CG about what lies ahead for Indian politics. Hosted by Rahel Philipose Scripted and produced by Utsa Sarmin Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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