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

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.



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