PM Modi : A Political Colossus Facing Novel Trials
F or over two decades, those familiar with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political career have witnessed its meteoric rise. Modi, a dominant force in Indian politics, has often been compared to historical figures for his strong leader ship style. Parakala P r abhakar, a renowned economist and commentator, has even described him as a "Wolf in Wolf's clothing," emphasizing his unapologetic, assertive nature. However, the recent general elections in India, the world's largest democracy, have delivered surprising results. The BJP, Modi's party, has fallen short of the majority needed to form a government independently. This outcome has stunned the fundamentalist lobby and right-wing Hindutva supporters who have championed Modi’s often controversial, anti-secular decisions, which critics argue have undermined India’s diverse and secular fabric. As Modi prepares to lead the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for a third term, he faces an u...