CLEAN : India: protests continue in Assam against controversial citizenship bill

The transcript discusses the implications of an amendment bill affecting citizenship for Hindu Bengalis from neighboring countries, emphasizing the need for unity and ongoing protests. It criticizes vote bank politics and reaffirms India's secular nature, rejecting politics based on religion.

What is described as 'petty vote bank politics' and how does it relate to the political climate in India?

In what way is India described in terms of its secular nature and politics?