Palki Sharma | This House Believes That Modi’s India is on the Right Path | 3/8

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Having been in office since 2014, Modi’s rule has catapulted India to greater prominence on the global stage. Many equate his policy agendas to robust economic growth, tackling corruption, and putting “India first.” On the other hand, Modi’s administration has been criticised for mishandling a growing discontent within the agricultural sector, instigating conflict between religious groups, and failing to revitalise the health and education sectors. Against the backdrop of ever-strong popularity among voters, it is imperative to discuss whether the BJP’s direction under Modi has been more polarising than unifying. The question then becomes: what (or who) is the right path for India as it surges ahead into the future?

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[SHIVAMPANDEY-rums]

Wore a saree, started with namaste and slapped the hell out of the opponents! Kudos

[VijayKumar-qmjt]

The way she said "denied", shows how proud and confident she is about her country. Salute to the brave lady.

[Anilsharma]

Hearing her begin with Namaskar at Oxford almost brought me to tears. Intelligence, grace, class and humility makes her one of my favourite news personalities. Respect to her from me: someone from a family who migrated from India to Trinidad and now here in Canada. Much respect to this eloquent capable representative of India and Hinduism.

[insanepanti]

When she said colonialism is a part of our history not our identity, when she said India's get shapen by subjugation not defined by it.She took my all respect.

[Mayank-Pawar]

People should Discuss whether Europe and America are on the Right Path!😅

[MohdNisar-zmbo]

Dear Sister, first of all, Thnx for wearing Saree in Oxford Debate...this way u represented our culture.
Secondly, u truly represented the Modern India's journey ❤

[behramsiodia]

Palki Sharma your brilliance is out of this world..your knowledge, wisdom, mastery over the English language, your pose, your down to earth persona, your screen clad graceful confident looks, your communication skills, your unbiased outlook, your patriotism and transparency, your upright charm, your calling a spade a spade...the list is endless...YOU ARE A CLASS APART AND I BOW DOWN TO YOUR PARENTS FOR GIVING BHARATMATA A BRILLIANT STAR SHINING TO LIGHT OUR COUNTRY..SURELY YOU ARE DIVINELY BLESSED BY AN UNKNOWN COSMIC POWER..I FEEL THIS NOT NOW BUT DAILY AS I WATCH VANTAGE ON FIRSTPOST EVERY NIGHT❤❤❤.❤❤❤T❤

[behramsiodia]

Your saree clad look is great and shows the essence of decency and grace in the way you carry yourself..keep it up Palkiji❤

[sameerakroof]

Oh my god I’m
In chicago listening to this by Palki Sharma, just made me so
Proud and I shared this with so
Many American frinds but the most interesting was an American who was fed with lies from anti-India narrative, the way in which he listened to and how his perception changed a whole 180 was just amazing, Jai Hind

[GS-dtrr]

Her reply ‘denied’ to an interruption at 3.42 is great….. 👏👏 well done palki… how gracefully you shut him up at 3.42…. Wow

[anishtrivedi]

She is my real sister, I am super proud to say palki Sharma is the gem of india

[vanshmishra]

Witty, Sarcastic, Talented, Strong and Precise!

[I_Am_Leo]

Iron lady and she is a true patriot ❤ love from Kashmir

[adityas]

My God! The difference in the quality of arguments raised by Palki and Aaakash is just huge. One chose to find fault in the topic and speak about whatever he prepared and the other stuck to the topic and made everyone's jaw drop

[jwlzfud]

Hats off to Palki Sharma whose attired was enough to reflect that she represented true Bharat .
Further, she is really outspoken on the issues that initiated by Modi government which has transformed Bharat .

[manischbulls]

Isn’t she a journalist?

Journalists are supposed to be objective and state facts and not opinions.

Her anecdotal evidence doesn’t become a fact. I can point out similar contradicting stories to make my point during the speech.

Whatever she is speaking with “Modi”’s India puts all her work under the scanner of bias and favouritism.

[aviraljanveja]

Calling J Sai Deepak would probably put this house out of order.

[Seekay-oeqz]

This woman is in a class of her own. Well educated, informed, gutsy, doesn't hold back her punches & she is a shining example for Indian females. Strong, confident, well mannered, cultured, not uncouth, - a wife, mother, daughter & ambassador. She left wion because of their very pro Islamic stand as a Hindu she felt stiffeled today with other channels she doesn't mince her words ! Well done palki.

[chikybhue]

I'm here after watching short...then i thought watch full video 🥰.... INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[jeetsingh]

Fact - Reliance owned News 18
Fact - palki is/was senior editor of News 18