Forking Opinions# 19: Indian Election 2019

Published: May 22, 2019, 6:56 p.m.

Indian Elections are one of the biggest democratic elections in the world where there are 900 million eligible voters who are voting for 543 Members of Parliament. This election is crucial in determining if the current Prime Minister Modi will be back again in power (which is very likely). This episode discusses the right-wing rejuvenation around the globe and how Modi’s India is turning into a very likely fascist regime which is supported by Hindu narrative, curbing of minority rights, media freedom and dwindling democratic institutions