The Uri incursion has seen, virtually for the first time Modi’s support base asking questions of him. The recent PEW research puts Narendra Modi’s approval rating at 81%. There is a strong sense that the weakness that many middle class Indians fear in themselves, is wholly absent in Narendra Modi. What holds this pattern together is the unique ability of Narendra Modi to speak to a powerful if barely articulated need to be led by someone who shows no signs of doubt or weakness. In other words, he needs to continue to look the part of Narendra Modi.

Source: Times of India September 26, 2016 01:32 UTC