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Mani Shankar Aiyar on Modern India: Muslims, Congress, Hindutva & Indo-Pak Relations

Due to some technical issues with the previous upload, we have uploaded the episode again. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.    • (Updated) Mani Shankar Aiyar on Modern Ind...   In this episode of Nous, we bring you a compelling conversation with Mani Shankar Aiyar, a former diplomat and Union Minister, whose career spans decades of political and diplomatic experience. Known for his sharp intellect, candid views, and commitment to secularism, Aiyar delves into pressing issues such as the rise of Soft Hindutva post-2014, his sidelining in Congress, the legacy of Gandhi and Nehru within the party, and the Muslim question in India. He also discusses the Shah Bano case, legal pluralism, and the fragility of India’s secular fabric, especially through Rajiv Gandhi’s decisions on Shilanyas and Babri Masjid. Drawing from his tenure as India’s inaugural Consul General in Karachi, Aiyar offers a unique perspective on Indo-Pak relations, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding. Having witnessed firsthand the communal fragility during and after Partition, he provides a poignant perspective on religious harmony and pluralism in India, both historically and today. Tune in for a deep dive into Aiyar’s fascinating insights, connecting his historical understanding with contemporary challenges, and offering valuable introspection on India’s political and social future. Be sure to subscribe to Nous for more thought-provoking conversations and nuanced analyses on the issues that shape our world and perspectives! #Secularism #SoftHindutva #IndiaPolitics #IndoPakRelations #Hindutva #CongressPolitics #GandhiLegacy #NehruLegacy #BabriMasjid #ShahBanoCase #ReligiousHarmony #IndiaFuture #IndiaAfterPartition #RajivGandhi #Pluralism #IndianPolitics #MuslimQuestion 00:00 - Teaser 02:25 - Introduction of the host 03:56 - From Bureaucrat to Politician: Aiyar’s Journey into Public Life 12:11 - How Mani Shankar Aiyar Was Labeled a Communist 15:37 - Congress vs. Communism: Aiyar’s Perspective on Political Values 22:36 - Is Congress a Living Tradition? : The Legacy of Gandhi & Nehru 35:03 - Understanding Aiyar’s Idea of Secularism & Secular Fundamentalism 43:36 - Shah Bano Case and Legal Pluralism: Personal Law, Justice, and the Muslim Appeasement Debate 01:09:15 - Shilanyas, Babri Masjid, and Rajiv Gandhi: Decisions That Tested India’s Secular Fabric 01:39:44 - Political History of Free India: The Evolution of Congress and Its Current Challenges 01:51:06 - Post-2014 Rise of Soft Hindutva and Aiyar’s Sidelining in Congress 01:55:06 - Congress and the Muslim Question: From Historical Inclusivity to Today’s Divide 01:59:25 - Citizens as Pressure Groups: Shaping Leadership and Politics in Modern India 02:08:48 - India as a Subcontinent: Understanding Indo-Pak Relations from Aiyar’s Diplomatic Experience