• One Strongman, One Billion Voters, and the Future of India

  • May 9 2024
  • Length: 33 mins
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  • India is in the midst of a national election and its prime minister, Narendra Modi, is running to extend his 10 years in power.

    Mr. Modi has become one of the most consequential leaders in India’s history, while also drawing criticism for anti-democratic practices and charges of religious persecution.

    Mujib Mashal, the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses what we might see from Mr. Modi in a third term.

    Guest: Mujib Mashal, the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times.

    Background reading:

    • Narendra Modi’s power keeps growing, and India looks sure to give him more.
    • The brazenness of Mr. Modi’s vilification of India’s Muslims has made it clear that he sees few checks on his power, at home or abroad.

    For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
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