Season 1, Episode 3 · Saam Daam Dand Bhed
Ep 3 - GDP Growth का पूरा सच, RSS-मोहन भागवत ने 'मुस्लिम प्लान' में क्या नया दांव चला? स्टॉक मार्केट क्यों नाख़ुश
8 Sep 2026 · 3 hr 6 min
Season 1, Episode 3 · Saam Daam Dand Bhed
8 Sep 2026 · 3 hr 6 min
India’s 7.8% GDP growth has sparked a debate over the credibility of the numbers, methodology and the bigger picture of the Indian economy. At the same time, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks on Muslims and Hindu-Muslim unity have raised questions about the Sangh’s changing political strategy. What is the real story behind India’s GDP growth? What does the RSS want to achieve with its outreach to Muslims? Listen to the full episode of Saam Daam Dand Bhed with Saurabh Dwivedi.For video podcast, visit our YouTube Channel.
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Sam Dam Dand Bhed (SDDB), the weekly flagship political show by Indian Express Hindi, hosted by Saurabh Dwivedi. Streaming every Saturday, Sam Dam Dand Bhed goes beyond daily headlines to decode the deeper currents of Indian politics, electoral strategies, policy shifts, and ideological conflicts. Featuring leading political analysts, veteran editors, and reporters including Neerja Chowdhury,…
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