India’s Democracy: A Different Story

Saturday at 20:00 | Insight Talkshow with Pastor Torp

This week on Insight, Pastor Torp hosts a compelling conversation with Dr. Salvatore Babones and Erik Solheim, centered around the book Dharma Democracy.

Guiding the discussion, Pastor Torp brings a thoughtful and engaging perspective, asking the deeper questions that challenge surface-level narratives and help uncover the spiritual, cultural, and moral foundations behind political systems. He creates space for an honest dialogue that goes beyond headlines and invites viewers to reflect more deeply.

From his perspective as a statistician, Dr. Babones unpacks how global rankings—especially on democracy, religious freedom, and media—are often shaped by selective data and ideological bias, rather than reflecting the full reality on the ground.

Meanwhile, Erik Solheim brings a global and diplomatic lens, highlighting India’s remarkable democratic journey and emphasizing how its strong cultural and moral foundation—rooted in the concept of duty—has contributed to stability and unity in a diverse nation.

Together, this conversation offers a fresh and challenging look at democracy, truth, and the values that shape societies.

📸 Photo credit: Oslo TV