Hardeep Singh Puri to be nominated for Rajya Sabha. But his Epstein connection raises bigger questions about connection, network and power.

Although Puri had stated that he met Epstein only three or four times, the recent photographs released by the US Department of Justice suggests otherwise. Not just photos, there are at least 62 email exchanges between them. They reveal conversations spanning policy advice, visa assistance, and high-profile introductions.

In this episode of #LetMeExplain, Pooja Prasanna looks at the diplomatic network, and what Puri's interaction with Epstein tells us.

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Produced by Megha Mukundan, script by Pooja Prasanna, camera by Ajay R, edit by Dharini Prabaharan

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Can the government decide where you protest? What does the law say about your right to dissent?

Jantar Mantar was where generations of protesters made themselves heard by those in power. Now, with Delhi Police withdrawing its status as an authorised protest venue, is the right to protest being pushed out of sight?

This week on Let Me Explain, Pooja Prasanna breaks down the law and the shifting geography of dissent in India.

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Produced by Akshay Lal, Script by Pooja Prasanna, Camera by Ajay R, Edit by Nikhil Sekhar and Vignesh Manickam

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