Six weeks of voting have begun in an election where India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third term.

Opponents say repression and sectarianism have increased under his leadership.

So, what are the issues? And will the election be free and fair?

Presenter: Sami Zeidan

Guests:

Mohan Krishna – Spokesperson for the governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Arshpreet Khadial – Chief Spokesperson for the opposition Indian National Congress

Sravasti Dasgupta – Reporter for The Wire who specialises in Indian politics