‘Don’t Want Today’s Hindustan’: Yashwant Sinha on How BJP, Politics and India Have Changed

Kapil Sibal and Yashwant Sinha discuss how India has transformed since 1984 – a pivotal year marked by the assassination of Indira Gandhi, the rise of Rajiv Gandhi with a massive parliamentary mandate, and the subsequent political and economic shifts that shaped modern India. A distinguished statesman, Sinha’s public life spans decades from his early days in the IAS, through his involvement in the JP Movement, to his key ministerial roles under Prime Ministers Chandra Shekhar, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and others. Together, they reflect on the evolution of Indian politics, the changing character of Parliament, the collapse of bipartisan camaraderie, and the nation's economic journey—from pledging gold for a loan in 1991 to becoming an aspiring developed nation. This candid conversation offers a rare glimpse into India’s political history through the eyes of someone who witnessed and influenced it from within. #bjp #indiapakistan #hindustan #yashwantsinha #kapilsibal Join The Wire's Youtube Membership and get exclusive content, member-only emojis, live interaction with The Wire's founders, editors and reporters and much more. Memberships to The Wire Crew start at Rs 89/month.    / @thewirenews