Why is there a lack of widespread protest and solidarity for Gaza in India, unlike in many other parts of the world? Can India reasonably expect people from other parts of the world to sympathise with us when we are the victim of terrorist attacks if we do not show the same concern for the victims of a genocide?

Those are some of the questions discussed in the latest episode of Karwan e Mohabbat’s series on on the state of the republic.

In this episode on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, peace activist and writer Harsh Mander is in conversation with scholars Vinay Lal and Nandini Sundar. They explore India’s shift in foreign policy, moving from historical support for Palestine to increasing alignment with Israel through arms deals and silence on international calls for a ceasefire.

The conversation delves into the ideological links between Hindutva and Zionism, examining how narratives of victimhood and ethno-religious nationalism shape policy and public sentiment.

Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they discuss democratic decline and shrinking spaces for activism on campuses and in civil society, while urging viewers to reflect on the moral responsibilities of ordinary citizens.

Vinay Lal is a professor of history and Asian American studies at UCLA. Nandini Sundar is a professor of sociology at the Delhi School of Economics.

The name of Karwan e Mohabbat’s Yeh Daag Daag Ujala series is a tribute to the iconic poem by Faiz Ahmed Faiz.

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