LIVE | In this rare archival interview from August 1998, former Chief Election Commissioner T.N. Seshan speaks on the growing criminalisation of politics in India. Appearing on Agenda Aaj Tak, Seshan discusses the role of criminals in politics, the electoral system, political parties, elections and the challenges facing Indian democracy.
The interview is part of an archival episode of Aaj Ka Agenda that featured prominent political figures including T.N. Seshan, Madhu Dandavate and Rajesh Pilot, with the broader discussion focusing on the criminalisation of politics. The programme also featured Tariq Anwar and Sanghpriya Gautam.
Watch this rare conversation with T.N. Seshan from August 1998 and revisit his views on politics, elections, political accountability and the challenges before India’s electoral democracy.
Credit: Aaj Tak
Date: August 1998
