Congress policy chief and telecom entrepreneur Sam Pitroda was attacked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leaders last week, for asking questions about the Balakot airstrikes. Now he tells Raghu Karnad, The Wire's chief of bureau, about the real issues India needs to worry about: digital disruption, social media, artificial intelligence, the Congress's NYAY scheme, and the ultimate challenge of meaningful jobs for all Indians.

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