From The Japan Times · Mujib Mashal · · 50s
Modi's Power Playbook Cracks
Violent protests expose flaws in Modi's power maintenance tactics.
In brief
Violent protests expose flaws in Modi's power maintenance tactics. Modi's strategy for keeping power faces challenges after violent protests in New Delhi. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Modi's Power Strategy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long cultivated an image abroad as the popular elected leader of the world’s largest democracy.
Strongman Tactics
He has balanced that role at home in India with another penchant, as a strongman whose lieutenants have wielded the arms of the state at dissenters.
Opposition Undermined
These efforts have undercut and splintered the opposition, cowed independent media and jailed activists.
Violent Breakdown
On Saturday, Modi’s balancing act broke down as violent scenes across the capital city were beamed to screens around the world.
The main idea
Modi's strategy for keeping power faces challenges after violent protests in New Delhi.
