EP-342 | Milind Deora on Trump’s Tariffs, Modi, Rahul, Mumbai, SIR Protests & National Security
Description
Milind Deora is a former Union Minister of State and prominent Mumbai politician who joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena after spending over two decades in the Congress. Known for his candid views on governance, democracy, and Mumbai’s development, Deora has often been at the centre of key political debates.
In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he opens up on Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, why he left the Congress, and discusses Trump’s tariffs on India. He also speaks about democracy within political parties, while slamming the protests against the SIR issue.
Deora shares his views on Mumbai’s lost decade due to internal party politics, explains why certain sections cannot digest Prime Minister Modi’s success, and talks about the road ahead for the Shiv Sena.
Timestamps
00:00 – Coming Up
02:08 – Introduction
03:29 – Why He Left Congress
06:24 – Freedom of Speech in NDA
07:36 – Reasons for Leaving Congress
14:26 – Manmohanomics vs. Modinomics
15:30 – Young Leaders Betraying Congress?
18:00 – Hindi–Marathi Language Row
22:08 – Mumbai’s Lost Decade
28:54 – Mumbai’s Infrastructure
32:38 – Garbage & Pothole Issues
38:13 – Mumbai’s Development
46:17 – Can Mumbai Regain Its Global Status?
49:06 – Marine Drive vs. Bandra–Worli Sea Link
50:38 – Mumbai’s Food Culture
52:11 – Pani Puri vs. Bhel Puri
53:05 – Udupi Hotel vs. Irani Café
53:29 – Gateway of India vs. CSMT
53:57 – Mumbai’s Local Trains
54:29 – Puran Poli vs. Shrikhand
56:55 – Mumbai’s Dabbawalas
58:04 – Bollywood
01:00:12 – All-Party Delegation on Operation Sindoor
01:05:17 – ‘Vote Chori’ Controversy
01:06:45 – Central Agencies Being Misused?
01:12:57 – Remembering the 26/11 Attack
01:22:04 – Why Didn’t India Retaliate After 26/11?
01:24:48 – Munir’s Nuke Threat Against India
01:27:30 – Should India’s Youth Enter Politics?
01:30:22 – Meeting with PM Modi
01:31:36 – Equations with the Gandhis After Leaving Congress
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