India is a federation of states and union territories, and the relationship between the centre and the states is crucial. This relationship is interpreted differently and often contentiously through diverse lenses and perspectives. An illustrious panel, including politician and author Shashi Tharoor; former Chief Election Commissioner of India Navin Chawla; and former Governor of Rajasthan Margaret Alva,  speaks to author and academic Varghese K George about the fine balance between the centre and the state and the constant juxtaposition between the two.