Recent events in India have sparked controversy and debate over the country's direction under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, particularly with the consecration of Modi's Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Critics argue this move promotes Hindu cultural nationalism and undermines the secular state. Reports of Hindu nationalists planting a saffron flag atop a mosque in north India and a Christian church in central India have emerged, symbolizing the push for a collective Hindu identity among Hindutva supporters, particularly in the Hindi-speaking belt. These actions coincide with Modi's declaration of India entering 'amrit kaal,' or a golden age, and are gaining attention in an election year, raising questions about the alignment of his governance with such claims.
Narendra Modi says India is now in the midst of amrit kaal, a golden age. But does the prime minister’s governance match such rhetoric? We look at his record, in charts https://t.co/ga3LfAS0VZ 👇
The deeply contentious consecration of a Hindu temple in India this past week is giving PM Modi valuable airtime in an election year. Critics are calling it one more step down a dangerous road to a theocracy. Watch the full report ⤵️ https://t.co/lyJcwnpg0A Featuring… https://t.co/M9c2XMMalD
The recent consecration of a vast new Hindu temple in Ayodhya confirmed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s desire to undermine the secular state. Alas, he is not alone in his brand of religious politics, argues Ian Buruma. https://t.co/1KVkQofnlp
"This highlights the Modi government’s agenda of Hindu cultural nationalism, which seeks to woo the country’s Hindi-speaking belt. For Hindutva supporters, the Ram temple fosters a sense of collective Hindu identity." ✍️ Opinion by @harriszargar https://t.co/XKWuoUhKse
“In north India, Hindu nationalists clambered atop a mosque to plant the Hindu saffron flag. They did the same in central India, unfurling the standard of Lord Ram atop a Christian church.” https://t.co/3GdM90OUhs
India is no longer a democracy — but a theocracy. Read @pratinavanil on Modi’s Ram Temple: 👇 https://t.co/CtBrbaJtfM