In this episode of Karwan e Mohabbat’s series on the state of the republic features author and activist Harsh Mander in conversation with political scientist Zoya Hasan, author and activist Anand Teltumbde and activist Anjali Bhardwaj examining recent election trends and the pivotal case of Bihar.

The discussion raises questions about the fairness of Election Commission and the impact of sudden intensive revisions to the Bihar voter rolls, raising concerns over institutional bias.

The guests address the outsized role of money power, electoral bonds and the declining public trust in democratic institutions. They also discuss the need for urgent reforms, transparency, and for political mobilisation and citizen engagement to restore faith in India's electoral process.