The Rise of Modi: India’s Rightward Turn

<p>India’s 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’s likely re-election this week tells us about the country’s political future. Guest: Jeffrey Gettleman, the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/thedaily" target="_blank">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. </p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>Mr. Modi’s Hindu nationalist politics and his efforts to project a strong image of India abroad<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/19/world/asia/india-modi-election-polls.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> appeared to have played well among the country’s 900 million registered voters</a>, according to exit polls.</li><li>The results of the election may reveal not just a decision on Mr. Modi but also<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/20/world/asia/modi-india-election.html?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank"> a deeper one on what kind of government India really wants</a>.</li></ul>