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First, we talk to Indian Express' Anand Mohan about the huge volume of Congress party leaders, members and workers who are now jumping ship and joining the BJP.

Second, Indian Express' Rural Affairs Editor Harish Damodaran joins us to talk about the high-yielding varieties of paddy seeds that have led to some of the best varieties of Basmati rice in India making its way to Pakistan, illegally. (10:12)

Lastly, we talk about BJP fielding Arun Govil, the actor who played the role of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, from Meerut in UP. (21:58)

Hosted by Niharika Nanda
Written and Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar