Rohingya Refugees in Delhi’s Political Crossfire

Explore how the Rohingya refugee crisis has become a pivotal issue in New Delhi's electoral battle, with political parties using anti-Rohingya rhetoric to sway voters. This episode delves into the ethical responsibilities of political parties and the impact of their strategies on vulnerable communities, offering a critical look at the intersection of human rights and political maneuvering.

Sources:
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/2/4/criminalised-for-politics-rohingya-caught-in-delhi-election-crossfire
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/03/politics/video/newsnight-gop-congresswoman-concerned-about-trump-pick-for-top-state-dept-spot
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/03/politics/bill-cassidy-rfk-jr-confirmation/index.html
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/03/greenland-plans-to-ban-foreign-political-funding-over-trump-led-election-fears

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) ‘Criminalised for politics’: Rohingya caught in Delhi election crossfire
(00:03:51) GOP congresswoman concerned about Trump pick for top State Dept. spot
(00:08:00) Bill Cassidy faces pressure campaign from both sides ahead of key vote on whether to advance RFK Jr.’s nomination
(00:10:46) Greenland plans to ban foreign political funding over Trump-led election fears