The Rise of Modi: Indias Rightward Turn

Published: May 21, 2019, 9:52 a.m.

India\u2019s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has governed as a right-wing populist whose nationalist message has often pitted Hindus against Muslims. We look at what Mr. Modi\u2019s likely re-election this week tells us about the country\u2019s political future. Guest: Jeffrey Gettleman, the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times. For more information on today\u2019s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. \n\nBackground reading: Mr. Modi\u2019s Hindu nationalist politics and his efforts to project a strong image of India abroad appeared to have played well among the country\u2019s 900 million registered voters, according to exit polls.The results of the election may reveal not just a decision on Mr. Modi but also a deeper one on what kind of government India really wants.