Kerala Demographic Challenge and the Way Forward

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#opinion Kerala is a state that is often considered one of the best places to live in India. It ranks high on multiple indices of the NITI Aayog and boasts impressive Human Development Indicators such as literacy rate, healthcare, education, and low corruption. This success is attributed to the contributions of visionary leaders, irrespective of political affiliation, as well as public participation in socio-politics, policymakers, subject experts, the erstwhile Travancore Kingdom, and many others. This collective effort has led to what is known as the Kerala Model of Development. The state is among the top ten in terms of both GDP and per capita income. Despite Kerala's significant progress in quality of life and human development parameters, there are other fronts where this success is lacking. Today, Kerala is in the news for negative reasons such as a financial crisis, decreased revenue, rising debt, high unemployment, brain drain, and other challenges. While some issues are ov
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Is PM Modi a mirror reflection of his PR image?- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!!


About The Guest 

We have a guest for the podcast- Thejas Krishna and Gautham Arun Laxman 

Thejas is a third-year law student doing a bachelor's in law from Mar Gregorios College of Law. As a fervent enthusiast in Indian Politics. He keeps him up to date with the developments in Indian politics and it held him to participate in MUNs, debates and other dialogue events. Apart from these, he takes part in Moots as well as part of my law degree. He is also someone who reads and talks analytic philosophy and hence believes in the use of reason and logic as tools to discern the truth about anything and everything as truth is under no obligation to pacify your emotions. 

Gautam Lakshman Arun has been an active member of MUN Circuits since 2016. He holds a 100% placement record for his MUN ventures which is an icing on the cake. He takes standing apart from the crowd as his mantra and it is pretty much reflected in terms of diplomacy, people skills and networking. Gautam is a familiar face in debates and managerial fests. An engineer in the making, he studies in CET, Trivandrum and has all it takes to take up on flamboyant crowds as a versatile debater, orator and negotiator.

You can follow them on Social Media. 

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Summary of the podcast 

Generally, these topics aren’t much available in the mainstream media, because they are believed hard to crack and don't address the basics. But, through our podcasts, we disprove this misconception that these cannot be understood by common people. We explain in simple terms various subtopics under this vast topic in the form of conversational and discussion styles. Everything is easy to follow and understandable in the episode. 

Moderator Jairam introduced the topic of the day followed by the panellists who have taken their valuable time off the schedule and enlightened the audience. After this, he gave the timeline and description of Modi's political career and how he built his image as a strong leader rising the ranks of RSS and BJP. Since becoming the PM, he has become extraordinarily powerful and unbeatable in India politics where he became India's strongest and the most charismatic leader. 

In the opening arguments, Thejas started by talking about an alternative and a puffed-up image Modi has had contradicting his real stature. He believes Modi is not the person he is portraying which he gives the example of not facing the media, unable to give thought-provoking speeches and thriving by creating fear in the public and nothing else. Gautham on the other hand talked about the successes of PM Modi and how he has successfully crafted an image and personality unchallenged by any leader. He also gave a long list of his successes and how PR has always played an important role in developing his image. In the counterarguments, both speakers tried to pick holes in each other's arguments while strengthening their own stances. Jairam summarised all the points before going to the discussion round. 

In the discussion round, the interaction started with Modi's role as the Gujarat CM and that rule has given him enough boost to his image of development and vision. Gautham argues that BJP shows PM Modi as a common man while Thejas focuses on why PM Modi's image is only a facade of hype. Lastly, all three panellists agree that he has no challenger and 2024 is undoubtedly going to be a cakewalk for him and the party. 

This is just a tiny glimpse please listen to get the full picture and how the discussion went. 

We cover in detail the following topics-
  1. Introduction 
  2. Brief introduction
  3. Opening Arguments 
  4. Counter Arguments 
  5. Discussion
    1. Modi before and after 2014- RSS, Guj CM, Campaigns etc. 
    2. The Teflon image and popularity
    3. Policies of the NDA government- I and II
    4. PR, Social Media and BJP IT Cell
    5. Rapport with Foreign leaders
  6. Materials, references, resources, media sources
  7. Conclusion 
Where can you find the podcast?

If you are a regular consumer of a podcast you will be very well aware of the various platforms used to hear them. Some platforms allow you to listen without logging in while others require compulsory logging in. 

As you know the most popular app is Spotify. Here is the Spotify frame. 

Also, feel free to listen to previous episodes and follow us there as well.

If you have any preference on where to listen to the podcast, then choose any platform from those given below and listen at your convenience. 

Resources 

Buy the book on Narendra Modi- Book1 and Book2

Your Feedback 


This summary is just a small glimpse of the podcast, do listen to the full podcast from your favourite platform, at your convenient speed and space. Also, feel free to listen to previous episodes and follow us there as well.

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