8. The supreme leader
In the 2024 election, Indian voters deliver a blow to Narendra Modi and the BJP. He now faces his greatest test.
In the final years of Modi’s second term, he begins chipping away at India’s democratic institutions. His authoritarian tendencies leave many Indians fearful. But in the 2024 election, Indian voters deliver a blow to Modi’s image as an invincible strongman. Is Modi up to his biggest test yet?
This episode draws on audio from the following publishers: India Today, Reuters, Sansad TV, Narendra Modi YouTube, Zee Studios, Sunshine Pictures, Viacom 18, Yash Raj Films, NDTV and Cambridge Archives.
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