Beyond Borders Podcast
Ep. #15 Saira Shah Halim on CPI(M), Politics, and the Battle for the Future of India’s Left
19 Sep 2025
In this powerful episode of Beyond Borders Podcast, journalist Aakriti Dhawan sits down with Saira Shah Halim — activist, educator, and author of Comrades and Comeback — to unpack the turbulent journey of the Left in Indian politics. From the rise of the Right to questions of democracy, dissent, and ideology, this episode dives into the political battle shaping India’s future. 🔥 00:00 Intro 1:40 Increase vote share in the By-elections of Kolkata 2022 3:00 Family and Naseeruddin Shah 5:00 Women representation in Lok Sabha 6:00 Vote Chori, Congress and Rahul Gandhi 6:30 Delhi Stray dogs as a cover 8:00 Kangana Ranaut and Vir Das 12:00 Kolkata Rape & Murder Case 2024 13:00 CPI M's role 16:30 Book Launch: Comrades And Comeback 19:00 What are left and right? 21:00 TMC and Mamta Banerjee 25:00 2024 election results and future of India 26:00 Women in Indian politics 28:00 Actor Naseeruddin Shah, Bollywood and more 32:00 Advice for anyone going beyond borders
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