Just weeks before the 2024 general elections, Indian Express unveiled its 'IE 100' list, spotlighting what it claimed are the the 100 most influential individuals in India this year. With the Lok Sabha seats on our collective mind, apparently this makes for a list led by politicians—and a couple of important exceptions that leave a thoughtful citizen squinting. The Indian Express acknowledges this list seems like an all-too-familiar, BJP-dominated story: Topping the chart are the familiar faces of prime minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah. But indeed, the Top 10 is occupied by RSS–BJP membership—with the sole exceptions being Chief Justice of India D.Y. Meanwhile, Opposition finds its place in the next 10 ranks on the IE 100 list.

Source: Indian Express February 29, 2024 11:22 UTC