Narendra Modi was prime minister of India for five years from 2014-2019 in his first term and his second term began this May; so, readers may ask why this book? Komireddi’s India under Modi cannot be understood without reference to Gujarat under Modi. Failing to stop the riots was not a disqualification in Indian politics, it turned out to be a prelude to success. If he succeeds, Hindu nationalism will become the official animating ideology of the republic.” Modi succeeded and remains in power for the second term. Malevolent Republic: A Short History of the New India; K.S.

Source: The Hindu October 12, 2019 11:26 UTC