Episode 187 - I Asked Tough Questions to Cabinet Minister Piyush Goyal

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In episode 187 of PG Radio, we sit down with Mr. Piyush Goyal @PiyushGoyalOfficial , India's Minister of Commerce & Industry, for an engaging and insightful conversation on a range of topics that shape the future of India. Mr. Goyal shares his views on the nation's economic path, the influence of politics on governance, and his experience as a Lok Sabha MP. We also dive into issues like the role of infrastructure in India’s growth, the impact of social media on elections, and the challenges posed by caste and religion in the political landscape. Piyush Goyal is an Indian politician, chartered accountant, and prominent member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), currently serving as India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, and Food and Public Distribution. Known for his strategic economic vision, Goyal has held key portfolios, including Railways and Coal, where he played an instrumental role in transforming India's railway infrastructure and fostering renewable energy initiatives

00:00 - Is Piyush a socialist or a capitalist? 5:34 - Globalizing Indian Education System 8:57 - Are policies delivering? 9:52 - Piyush Goyal on Donald Trump winning the US elections 13:50 - India’s Biggest Obstacle 19:57 - Influence of Caste and Religion in Elections 21:23 - Is Infrastructure the answer to India’s Growth? 28:55 - Is Revenge Politics Undermining India’s Growth 30:14 - Experience of becoming a Lok Sabha MP 41:28 - How Social Media is shaping the Elections 43:30 - Piyush Goyal’s message for the People of India 45:40 - Piyush’s questions for Prakhar 47:13 - Monologue