India’s hosting of the G20 summit this weekend will put its growing power on display. But its leader’s divisive religious politics threatens its rise.
Tag: Bharatiya Janata Party
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G20 Invitation Called India ‘Bharat,’ Setting Off Debate
Group of 20 leaders preparing to meet in India got a letter from the “President of Bharat,” a politically charged name for the country popular with Hindu nationalists.
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Making Sure 1.4 Billion People Are Very Aware India Is Hosting the G20
With wall-to-wall promotion and a barnstorming flair, India’s governing party is milking the lead-up to this weekend’s summit for all it’s worth.
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Could the Conflict in Manipur Become an Issue Modi Cannot Ignore?
India’s opposition is trying to force the prime minister to address the violence in Manipur, which has killed more than 150 people and displaced 60,000 others.
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Modi and India’s Diaspora: A Complex Love Affair Making Global Waves
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tried to fuse his image to the economic and political power of Indians abroad. They voice both pride and worry in return.