Narendra Modi 'a Textbook Autocrat with Totalitarian Goals”

Narendra Modi is "a textbook autocrat with totalitarian goals": Author and Academic Radha Kumar to Karan Thapar for The Wire.
Her latest book, The Republic Relearnt: Renewing Indian Democracy (1947-2024) , has just been published by Vintage in India.
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Radha Kumar, author, academoc and Vice-Chairperson of the highly regarded Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi “is a textbook autocrat with totalitarian goals”. “He has been successfully projected by the BJP as a God-like figure who alone represents the nation and commands its homage; his decisions cannot be challenged. That is a textbook autocrat.”
In a 30-minute interview to Karan Thapar for The Wire to mark the launch of her new book ‘The Republic Relearnt: Renewing Indian Democracy 1947-2024’, Radha Kumar explained why Modi could be more dangerous than ordinary authoritarian rulers. She says: “Authoritarians whose dominant interest is personal power are less dangerous to democracy than those with a long-term and far-reaching agenda … their grip on power is more difficult to shake … the Modi administration falls into the latter category.”
However, Radha Kumar makes clear that, as things stand, India has not become a totalitarian state but is well on the way to becoming one. I will leave you to see the interview to understand where she believes the process has reached and why it’s still short of being a full-fledged totalitarian state.
In the interview, Radha Kumar also explicitly says that India is in the process of becoming a second republic. This is a process that is happening quietly and, even, silently without the recognition it should have got. Radha Kumar says: “I am convinced that 2019 marked the emergence of a second republic … India under the Modi administration … could well be categorized as a second republic: its goals and practices are, in most respects, antithetical to those of the founders of the first republic.”
In the interview, Radha Kumar spells out in detail the values and principles of the Indian constitution that have either been jettisoned or, at least, ignored by the Modi government since it first came to power in 2014. Again, I will leave you to see the interview to find out what these are.
In the interview, Radha Kumar spells out the signposts which she believes indicate that India is in the process of becoming a new republic i.e. the second republic. They are five in all. I will leave you to see the interview to find out what they are.
Finally, Radha Kumar is asked what would be the situation if Modi wins a third term and, as some people say, with a bigger majority than he won in 2019. She talks about the sort of ruler he could then become and also about how she would describe India’s polity under a third Modi term. Again, I will leave you to see the interview to find out what she says.
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[@sureshbajaj6031]

I am so proud of her calm and very well informed independence of thought and writings while dealing with dark forces in india 🇮🇳

[@PraakashRanjann]

They along with wire are the dark forces against our country

[@anilennakkad7217]

If Modi believes he has been ordained by the God, his mental condition needs to be examined by professionals.

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

Do not worry. He is very sane, thoughtful and working with a purpose.

[@amberlight5830]

Which exact purpose?

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

​​​@@amberlight5830with a purpose to make India economically and militarily stronger to ward off external enemies, to unite the divided Hindus, to fight and tackle evil forces within the country. O.K.?

[@amberlight5830]

@@SrinivasRao-vd4ki you're Either very simple minded fellow or just not well aware of reality and the danger coming ahead. Some ppl learn with a hard Way only.

[@kumarrishabh9574]

@@amberlight5830 elaborate this

[@cenationofjnu]

Once a great man in the past said that if good men stop taking interest in politics then they would be ruled by people who are much lower then them in every regard.. It's true about India..

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

It is the other way what is happening now. A good man is ruling the country and God and people are with him

[@fh8047]

This is Plato's comment

[@cenationofjnu]

@@fh8047 i am not sure.

[@fh8047]

@@cenationofjnu i gave you the answer...the quote you mentioned was Plato's. Socrates came up with the concept of democracy but this isn't how he proposed it should work

[@Meulny85]

​@@SrinivasRao-vd4kispeak for yourself.

[@DigitUnni]

By always focusing on Modi, The Wire is giving him a undue publicity. It should show Rahul, Priyanka, Sonia, Kharge and other leaders also

[@ravimsr8872]

In the last 10 years, I am sick of viewing Modi pictures in the television and in various advertisement on the roads. I am also sick of modi-centric discussions in various channels.

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

​​@@ravimsr8872the sad thing for you is you will continue to be sick of him and his developmental works and his increased popularity for another 5 years.😅😅😅

[@thenishantsaxena]

Leaders seriously does Gandhi name given to them ...make them leader My foot nepo kids who are power hungry nothing else

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

Thapar always focuses on Modi because he has love hate relationship with Modi. 😅😅😅

[@DigitUnni]

@@SrinivasRao-vd4ki Lot of Journalists have made an easy career

[@suryaprakash72771]

DOWN with the fascist Hindutva communal party of BJPee

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

Long live Hindutva. Down with anti national parties like KHANgress, the Left, AAP and family owned parties.

[@kumarrishabh9574]

Jab akhilesh yadav ki sarkar 2012 me aayi thi toh 20 dalit logo ko duaara duaara ke maara tha..mahialo ke kapre faade the ..ghar jaalye the ...woh kya hindutva tha yaa socialism

[@suryaprakash72771]

@@kumarrishabh9574 “If Hindu Raj (a.k.a fascist Hindutva dictatorship) does become a fact, it will, no doubt be the greatest calamity for this country. No matter what the Hindus say, Hinduism is a menace to liberty, equality and fraternity. It is incompatible with democracy. Hindu Raj must be prevented at any cost.” - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

[@kumarrishabh9574]

@@suryaprakash72771 stop quoting ambedkar..if you says this ...then there should not a single Muslim should live here here.. according to ambedkar book

[@suryaprakash72771]

@@kumarrishabh9574 why talk about Muslims when he was a Hindu who converted to Buddhism. Did he not say he will never die as a Hindu? Why would he say such a thing against sanatana dharm?

[@NirajPant2]

I share views of Radha Kumar and agree with her description of the personality of Narendra Modi and go a step further and find him to be lacking basic humanity and value system to find anything just NO-NO for getting an extra vote. He will sell anything and go to any extent to get an extra vote or target his opponents! Together with his alter ego, Amit Shah, the duo will surpass any Despot of past and present!

[@amberlight5830]

RSS BJP always admired Hitler Mussolini.

[@ddiddi8361]

It is what it is and people likes what it is I guess 😢

[@vandanatelagi5772]

​@@ddiddi8361 if people like what it is, it's simply because they simply don't understand these things. How do you expect poor people with low intelligence to understand the horrible schemer that Modi is? Because he weaves a deceptive front to deceive just about all even the intelligent if caught unawares and works his hidden agenda hidden from everyone's view.

[@vargheseb8602]

You are spot on.

[@nityah6815]

Lol

[@rajanthiagaraja3974]

Radha Kumar is spot on in her interview in describing Modi as textbook autocrat. A third term for Modi will be disastrous for India which on the long term will sow the seeds for ultimate disintegration of India.

[@Bhatrafiq77]

True journalism has shown the real face of our PM.

[@SKSingh-ft5uj]

Simply do weekipidya since 1947 on counts of Riots Corruption Constitution changes more tha 100 times These thugs are Dallas not a journalist

[@Arjun82626]

secularism will last only till Hindus in majority in India

[@murtazapaisawala16]

Amazing Voter Turn Out in Mumbai

[@beulahlad3576]

That's great ❤

[@beulahlad3576]

Save Democracy 🌟 save our beautiful Nation from further loss/destruction 🙏🌹

[@nirmalbhel3231]

Hoe democracy in danger. Cong AAP BJP all are winning in many states

[@suryaprakash72771]

Are you sure BJpee will not try to subvert that for their own political ends by undermining democratic norms?

[@Arjun82626]

Democracy will last only till Hindus in majority in India. "a bitter truth"😢

[@y.c.ongbouchang7200]

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[@Arjun82626]

Democracy will last only till Hindus in majority in India😢

[@ramachandrannarayanaswamy9553]

What a clarity in speech, much admired with her expression. Third term of Modi is unimaginable. But if we see history, autocrats have short political tenure.

[@msmanilal1653]

A true Independent and unbiased journalist, Shri Karan Thappar !!!! All his guests are also truly independent and unbiased in giving their opinion on present regime, particularly about Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. That is why he is calling these intellectuals again and again to educate the people of India about the danger the country is facing today !!! Kudos to Karan Thappar ji for his selfless service to the Nation.

[@nityah6815]

😂😂😂

[@snathan3198]

say what?

[@vandanatelagi5772]

True brave citizens of this nation 🇮🇳 who are becoming architects of this revolution. So lucky to be doing such noble service to the nation 🇮🇳.

[@Arjun82626]

😂

[@y.c.ongbouchang7200]

​@@nityah6815🤣😂😂😅😛

[@vadhiflex]

All the best for your team for next 5 years for doing the job that you have been doing for last 10 years...!!!

[@jokerlecture]

Andhabhakta spotted. Karan thapar ne pishab nikal di thy modi ki

[@ak18101]

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[@jaimaatadi909]

​@@jokerlecturelol....... Karan tapar is not even equal to dirt of modi feets

[@deec2564]

karan thapar father Gen PN Thapar was nehru chamcha and was the general when india lost to china and gave then 40000sq km . Then he was made ambassador of india . See Sam Bahadur movie for confirmation

[@rajnair1357]

We want action against terrorism

[@shajikuttykalam2324]

Take immediate action.

[@vijaykumar-vb3zu]

Rahul Gandhi will be the next PM of India in 2024.God bless him jai I.N.D.I.A vijay I.N.D.I.A

[@Aswanth40]

😅😅😅

[@gopalsoornahalli7634]

Yes 👍

[@y.c.ongbouchang7200]

​@@Aswanth40🐒🐒🤭

[@subhamukherjee3183]

Pappu will fail.

[@rajramgoolam]

Keep dreaming

[@omanasoundararaj8914]

Karan Sir Thank you so much for such interviews - with informed un- biased intellectual and responsible people. One request to you : please give subtitles in as many languages as possible sothat even the non English speakers in our country can access these matters and become informed!

[@sureshbajaj6031]

Thanks

[@Ab-mc2sh]

Itna paysa leftist ke pass Dene ko ..so q bjp ke khilaf samj aye😂

[@sureshbajaj6031]

No point in impractical expectations and tears in our hearts people who love this land have to be prepared for hardship and get ready with our conscious of fighting spirit. Om mani padme hung 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@user__100]

During Partition, M population got two new countries. What did Hindus get?

[@user-fh7tg3gf5p]

I have seen this lady many times in public events, always striking as a beautiful lady with a head full of white hair. She speaks so well, well paced, so easy to understand. This is the best articulation of all the stunts that the Modi govt has been upto. She has defined the ontology of all the things that is happening that has made spelling them out itself difficult. She unifies that in her statements. Just like we have scoundrels in our country, we have these kind of people too. I think one should read her book which will have the details of all of it. What has been happening while people have been asleep on this menace.

[@rajadurairasiah7084]

Why are you not using your real name?

[@jayapalantharavath8388]

Very insightful interview, so factually explicit in the way the current dispensation under our PM functioning autocratically and the way the federalism is being neglected and repressing all core constituitional values which every citizen is entitled to live with. All democratic instituitions are brought under the thump of PM which is deeply concerning in a diverse, plural democracy like ours

[@dheerajjain3478]

It would be interesting to flash the paper / text that the guest is looking repeatedly to speak.... An author!!!

[@Rambhaktkalyugibalak]

Wait and watch mrs radha kumar I will see your moye moye on 4th june Abki baar 400 paar 🚩🚩🙏

[@tjjohn9785]

Men may come and men may rule their own way but our country will go on. It is eternal.

[@ashagopinath1713]

Why all these knowledgeable people didn’t come forward little earlier Hope it’s not too late. Save our beautiful nation with all the efforts put in by people like you,Karan,Dhruv and the opposition. Prying for our nation 🙏

[@Arjun82626]

secularism will last only till Hindus in majority in India

[@user-tt9js4gq2e]

Everyone want peace, no one wants to loose their comfort in fighting against misuse of power... It was people who weakened opposition parties to deter corruption, now strengthening the opposition parties to save democracy and fight against dictatorship

[@user-xg6lt4vn2w]

I was thinking about that. Simple. They would have been jailed. Now that the nation has spoken (still speaking) the fascists have to wait. It’s the timing for safety. If they win all those will disappear. You will get harsh totalitarianism.

[@annilinesudarshinikawal9720]

Modi has exalted himself above God Himself. That's how high he has projected himself.

[@PP-gp3wv]

This is real journalism and expression of opinion.

[@nowoetomypoetry1637]

We can understand the ground reality of present political situation in India through "wire".thanks a lot for WIRE.go ahead.

[@livingstonecon]

If modi continues third time as a prime minister drastic changes in the country, first modi photo will be print on the currency?😮😅

[@vandanatelagi5772]

Maybe people will be forced to put his pic on cellphone. Who knows he might even say roj meri pooja karo first thing early in the morning.😛😝😜🤪

[@JosephPintoHarry1941]

Yea printing photos on currency is only remaining task

[@mahavirprasadhawa8554]

Thanks Mr Karan Thapar for your interviews of finest dignitaries from different fields.

[@shilpasuraj4235]

Phase 6 and 7 Kindly vote responsibly and vote for a big change . I have .

[@kanishkachitale9061]

You are right. Vote for modi

[@vik3620]

😅ye modi will get vote

[@AnkitG12]

Thank you for such brave conversation . We stand with the country and with the truth.Jai hind.

[@joevarghese5765]

Like it or not He is fit for an additional God like personality, which will be added to Religious books, find place on Indian Currency and many 🗿 Status accross the World.

[@mg.f.9023]

"The Modi-currency has devalued now." - Prashant Kishore.

[@philipjohnify]

PK has become irrelevant and useful only for himself and the lady journalist!

[@CRuS4D3R88]

Modi wave is coming on June 4..wait and watch

[@nabeel5090]

Turn this discussion into street level movement to save the country We have passed the stage of discussion , time now for street action to save our country

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

Wishful thinking. You want Arab Spring here. Not possible.😅😅😅

[@ramakrishnahegde9000]

Sab baat karte he, modi kaam karta he,

[@nlampha1254]

​@@SrinivasRao-vd4ki that also not far away.

[@Meulny85]

​@@ramakrishnahegde9000kaam karta hai sirf uske dosto ke liye.

[@snathan3198]

​@@ramakrishnahegde9000These people live in an alternate universe to reality!

[@satishkumarjagatheesan1661]

Mod is a dictator

[@vvk594]

You are right , India needs a dictator at this time.

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

We want a good dictator like him. Let him rule India as long as he can. God is with him. By the way how is your state's dictator Stalin

[@satishkumarjagatheesan1661]

@@SrinivasRao-vd4ki he will teach lesson to you soon and you will realise .else boomerang will show its work to him

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

​@@satishkumarjagatheesan1661won't give a damn.tell all these things to illiterates

[@ProKeviiNaGa]

​@@SrinivasRao-vd4ki like north Korean n Chinese. Where we cnt criticised our govt in future.. be alert only public wil suffer not modi govt 🙏 jai jind

[@harshmayparn80]

He is doing business and Karan thapar is smart business man. He knows very well,from where to get attention. For a sitution if he choose to go Modi's side then he will not get so many views because there is already so many people who lauds Modi and they are struggling to get views.If i am in his place i will do the same despite of the facts whether it is right or wrong. I will always choose popular leader. To stay in business you have to be in your side( the side which benifits best) . Talk will always be Cult leader centric or hot and trending topic which brings business. He cant talk about Rahul or Priyanka or Kharge though kharge is not a mass leader. These leaders(except Rahul) can't bring views.

[@frederickpicardo6784]

Absuletly brilliant interview, explained in simple way & illustrated Modi,s Governance & trying to be absolute Dictator.

[@dr.bhimraobandgar2069]

Eye opening interview

[@takhelchangbamrajen5282]

I hate Narendra Modi's treatment of Manipur.

[@vargheseb8602]

There is nothing positive in that fellow.

[@thanzarivl5880]

Every right minded people hates Modi..

[@nityah6815]

Manipur is a congress problem. Why was ur piehole shut till 2014

[@mehaksyeda4353]

We too hate ddnm (daal do naali mei) means damodar dass narendr modi un fit in view of womens rights

[@vargheseb8602]

@@mehaksyeda4353 Agreed Madam, but how come our fellow citizens don't seem to understand that a person who deserted his wife and forsook his family and stalked another woman will be sensitive to issues of family.

[@arunsaxenaddn4240]

Very nice and clear analysis of the second republic modiji is trying India to be

[@Arjun82626]

secularism will last only till Hindus in majority in India

[@MaryEmily1959]

Kudos to Karan Thappar and Radha Kumar and thank you for this conversation!! Please save this beautiful country India and vote for Rahul Gandhi, Congress, and all the INDIA Bloc and vote for Democracy, Integrity, Honesty, Fairness, Love, Goodness, Prosperity, the future of the country and a beautiful fresh change for India. God be with you all and God bless you'll abundantly always.

[@ramchanderdeekonda]

She is not getting to drink champagne these days. Hence the pain.

[@vijayshetty58]

Her opportunities, her contract n her riches are assured by the international lobby that’s rallying against Modi ….He will also be aequally compensated

[@mswnzki4427]

Very true ma'am ❤

[@badrikaaashram5617]

Truly, Modi ji has left these people in a bad state!How much they hate our India and Sanatan Dharma.

[@jagdeepmajathia1033]

Thanks!

[@brksk4309]

One nation, one culture, so that he can save his energy by farting just once instead of having to fart numerous times. 😅

[@vijethcm]

It is unfortunate that the Opposition has not stood up a single leader who can be considered worthy.

[@harikc7584]

This woman was part of a team who ate crores spreading violence in the valley.Used to be a house keeper at the Vadhras😅😅😅

[@suryaprakash72771]

Nice sanghi propaganda 🤣🤣🤣

[@nityah6815]

She still is their slave

[@snathan3198]

You forgot, google Karan Thapar's father and 1962 China war!

[@kamalverma4641]

get lost in you WhatsApp hate group

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

​​​@@suryaprakash72771ya Sanghi propoganda. What is ur propoganda. Reveal it.

[@hkumar7340]

Radha Kumar... First time I am hearing of her. What I don't understand is, where did she acquire the authority to besmirch and pillory a Prime Minister that the public of our nation elected twice (or thrice, give it two more weeks)? She is one of those "Masters of the Universe" I guess...

[@AttackHelicopter321]

Not just a textbook Autocrat but pick up a DSM IV criteria and match his actions to an Extroverted Narcissistic Personality type and you will find it a best fit. More than 10 years and a few years before he became a CM of Gujarat a senior reporter who interviewed him described him as extremely Fascist and warned that if this person came to power he would never find anything wrong by abolishing democratic process.

[@amberlight5830]

Thugh not an admirer of l. K. advani, But he himself as an insider suggested he is not a right choice, candidate to be pm. And later he faced the consequence as well. But then no one's listened him carefully before 2014'

[@vikramaditya47_]

“If Independence is granted to India, power will go to the hands of rascals, rogues, freebooters; all Indian leaders will be of low calibre and men of straw. They will have sweet tongues and silly hearts. They will fight amongst themselves for power and India will be lost in political squabbles. A day would come when even air and water would be taxed in India.” ― Winston S. Churchill

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

Yes those rascals ruled the country for about 60 years. Now the country is in good hands.

[@sm9214]

How precisely Churchil had assessed Nehru heirs and Indi alliance!!!

[@vikramaditya47_]

@@sm9214 haha bhakts always triggered and neur0tic. You exactly know who this is pointed to.

[@vikramaditya47_]

@@SrinivasRao-vd4ki hmm why does upper caste prefer autocratic rule i wonder 🤔

[@sm9214]

@@vikramaditya47_ Churchil was fair. He said all Indian leaders. May be you leave out Rajiv heirs as they are half-bloods having an European hybrid mix.

[@muthusamyduraisamy8790]

Super sir

[@nv9991]

This lady is/was one of the big-size "conflict entrepreneurs". How skillfully "conflict entrepreneurs" have been marginalized by new rulers.

[@vinaykprajapati]

Kash ye sach ho jaaye Modi ke 3rd term main. He should become an autocrat and take tough decisions.

[@user-fh7tg3gf5p]

Karan Thapar wearing a T shirt of his favourite colour ? :)

[@bikramsen9952]

Why is this interview happening ? As if we dont know what is happening !!

[@nl9803]

She is a pitch. Why? Modiji schemes, bills passed in parliament r for across Bharat benefits that starts from remote village to the capital city. Especially, Muslims per se, he ensured Muslim females r well protected like any Hindu female from TRIPLE TALAK. Except Muslim politicians in j&k, rest of the people r used for political advantage (n remain poor, uneducated, earn by stone pelting, unaware of how others life changing out side that state, be it toilets , drinking water, small houses, gas r at free cost to poor across Bharat that include Muslim families too, 20 lacs Muslims got education loan in the last 5 yrs, HUJ visitors count increased by 45% by Modi after signed mutual benefit agreement with Middle East). After abrogation of article 370, j&k is peaceful, Rs 68,000 cr investments r progressing that include two Middle East counties, AIIMS, IITs r being built now. There is no terror attacks. PEACEFUL NOW. She bluffs that modiji never said one language. As per National Education Policy 2020, min 3 languages are must where state mother tongue top priority, next must is English n last one is optional of any language. This is what irritates me. If she n Thapar wanted to make money , easy way is to do live inter Cousy between this old man n this old lady instead of trying to fool common people.

[@karthikcirium3702]

Remember radia tapes...the behind the scenes manipulation..looks like sour grapes of not having the ssy😂

[@rajaravisekar4528]

Where are the cross questions like the one against Prashanth kishore?

[@shaileshprofessenglish8068]

Indian 1984 Presages Totalitarian,

[@ArunKumar-iz3do]

The regime who designed the EVM the way they want..will win n rest the ECI will do everything to support the regime in any form in vote figures😡 Politician modi or shah say they will have historic win....why do they say this❓...they know it

[@Indian_______949]

Modiji has become arrogant and become like a dictatorship. My respect on my PM is fading away especially this election.

[@Vedhas_DadsDiscus]

Abe respect to Modi ?

[@shrikantmahajan3750]

Much has been written said and discussed about duo modi and shah of bjp ,many times yu anchor karan thapar alerted given a caution shown us the narratives about bjp ruled under modi. From bhanu pratp mehta to now radha kumar(excellent crucial information analysis of present ruling regime's dictates follies fantasies faults and inside malicious goals) but how long we all the responsible citizens of this country shall remain in discussing only instead of doing some acts to stop all this and save the country. I am amazed whether all that said by learned radha kumar has not opened the eyes and ears of citizens of this country besides supreme court (the last resort)to save the honour of our constitution .

[@paulchonzik414]

I totally support madam in all!

[@rathinbanerjee7136]

Without using so much of language, one can simply put that Modi's goal is total dictatorship. But Fascism is unachievable without support from the Executive, Judiciary, Media and the Military. When they join hands. Democracy cannot survive.

[@sureshchandorkar1865]

Her views on emergency,shahbanos case,

[@rajendradhavalikar1388]

Bharat isn't secular Nation, Bharat is Hindu Rashtra.

[@Hhhhhghhbhgggghhhttyyhggg]

Aristotle came to commend a mixed constitution,that is,a combination of aristocracy and democracy,as the best possible form of government...

[@shalabhpandit8310]

You never show the exterior, the lane in which situated..the narrow corridors etc....can we have a cimplete view.

[@gurdeepsingh1616]

Good ji

[@deec2564]

best for luck modiji for next 5 years . congrats in advance . When dogs bark the elephant keeps marching on

[@dhirendrad6128]

All intellectuals can see through his designs.

[@homayuns2165]

Excellent interview.

[@tanujam7019]

If the country has to be made 100% corruption free then note printing should be stopped and only digital payments should be allowed. Is BJP serious about stopping corruption?

[@SrinivasRao-vd4ki]

Yes Modi and BJP are working towards that.

[@ravimsr8872]

First let BJP return the electoral bond money before talking further about corruption.

[@suryaprakash72771]

corruption is another name for BJpee

[@Reginald-Dyer]

And what will happen in the event of the internet and communication black out.

[@PotatoWiz]

Lol Modi means corruption

[@truth7653]

God help India if BJP win 2024 elections. Hell will break loose.

[@sujityadav8971]

Pray with your aalaah otherwise BJP will win😂😂😂

[@suryaprakash72771]

@@sujityadav8971 Typical sanghi delusions and wishful thinking 🤣🤣🤣

[@Pattabhiraman-nd7zq]

*NARENDRA MODI SHOULD GO*

[@ProKeviiNaGa]

​@@sujityadav8971 north Korea need modi govt .. 😢

[@sujityadav8971]

@@Pattabhiraman-nd7zq chill😎😎 bro he is not going anywhere. You will see him as prime Minister of India after 4 June so just chill

[@zakkariav9045]

👍👍

[@ArupMukherjee-ls4db]

It's absolutely correct informative points, which she explained in her statement regarding the autocratic & totalitarian activities of namo,.we are going.for.total police State

[@aprk]

The question about Nehru being ordained as a God like figure in the past, equating him to the current Prime Minister, as a counter to the author's characterization of the Current Prime Minister is text book journalism.

[@ckips]

Modi is absolutely 💯 autocratic leader he should step down immediately otherwise indian democracy is in great danger

[@FreddieMurphy746]

Ironically, he is getting elected through a popular mandate. How does he then be a dictator? Chill dude. He won't step down till he and his followers feel that his time is up. He will gracefully become the president once he passes the batton to his successor.

[@Sundip.sharma.11]

Almost every sphere of Indian polity from bureaucracy, media, law and order, public services offices including common people on street needs to be handled by a totalitarian autocrat for few years, looking at where india stands in the world today after seven decades of independence.

[@Indian60566]

This comparision bit was a shock but appropriate too. Indira was also known for high handed acts but not ignorant. Rajeev was a gentleman dragged in to politics but his brother....its said Emergency (only politicians had problem with that) was his brain child. I don't know whether it's correct or not.

[@shrestaassociates4063]

Neither his words nor action can be challenged in courts also.

[@amberlight5830]

He clearly shown signs of an autocratic ruler's mindset multiple times and not easy to counter a totalitarian polarized society.

[@user-yg2yt4yw6j]

highlighted certain reasons why some people may not like him, such as concerns regarding Hindu-Muslim relations, unemployment, and inflation. This prompts common people to think whether any alternative to Modi can effectively address these pressing issues. For instance, Congress party has a poor track record regarding Hindu-Muslim relations and tends to perpetuate societal divisions based on caste. Moreover, historical data indicates that inflation tended to be higher during Congress rule, and their socialist policies may exacerbate unemployment. further illustrated this with examples like the old pension scheme, which disproportionately benefits government employees at the expense of other poor people, and the costly MSP scheme, which burdens taxpayers. 1lakh free money so then every one will try to prove them poor to get 1 lakh free money, and no one wants to work. all these scheme without GST and government tax income At the end all politicians are corrupt and selfish. Voters should choose the least worst option among a pool of flawed political parties instead keep changings parties. otherwise all gets chance to loot the money

[@ushashivpuri4835]

The truth has cum out finally. Thanku Mam 😊😊😊

[@zak4871]

New India

[@AshishJha-cj4kl]

What about Indira Gandhi? You didn't report at that point of time??

[@shrestaassociates4063]

Till today nobody knows how is the current haryana govt still in power....no statement from governor...media is tight lipped.

[@musthafakolothumthodika1799]

❤️

[@vachibal3553]

You must do these videos in HINDI as well to address majority of population to open their eyes

[@paulm.k.8740]

I wonder how such things are possible when the Constitution of the country is supposed to be in place still.

[@user-tt9js4gq2e]

Most institutions of India are already compromised, just few in Supreme court trying to save India... Not sure if they will be able to save, but people of India can, and are in right path to Save Democracy and Reject Dictatorship

[@arungupta3509]

And how Karan Thapar and Radhu Kumar distort the Constitution! BR Ambedkar wrote: "Some critics have taken objection to the description of India in Article 1 of the Draft Constitution as a Union of States. It is said that the correct phraseology should be a Federation of States. It is true that South Africa which is a unitary State is described as a Union. But Canada which is a Federation is also called a Union. Thus the description of India as a Union, though its constitution is Federal, does no violence to usage. But what is important is that the use of the word Union is deliberate. I do not know why the word ‘Union’ was used in the Canadian Constitution. But I can tell you why the Drafting Committee has used it. The Drafting Committee wanted to make it clear that though India was to be a federation, the Federation was not the result of an agreement by the States to join in a Federation and that the Federation not being the result of an agreement no State has the right to secede from it. The Federation is a Union because it is indestructible. Though the country and the people may be divided into different States for convenience of administration the country is one integral whole, its people a single people living under a single imperium derived from a single source. The Americans had to wage a civil war to establish that the States have no right of secession and that their Federation was indestructible. The Drafting Committee thought that it was better to make it clear at the outset rather than to leave it to speculation or to dispute."

[@gurudattjoshi3981]

These guys never go beyond Hindu- Muslims. Keep on creeping

[@vandanatelagi5772]

This lady is so calm and soft spoken.

[@nl9803]

She is a pitch. Why? Modiji schemes, bills passed in parliament r for across Bharat benefits that starts from remote village to the capital city. Especially, Muslims per se, he ensured Muslim females r well protected like any Hindu female from TRIPLE TALAK. Except Muslim politicians in j&k, rest of the people r used for political advantage (n remain poor, uneducated, earn by stone pelting, unaware of how others life changing out side that state, be it toilets , drinking water, small houses, gas r at free cost to poor across Bharat that include Muslim families too, 20 lacs Muslims got education loan in the last 5 yrs, HUJ visitors count increased by 45% by Modi after signed mutual benefit agreement with Middle East). After abrogation of article 370, j&k is peaceful, Rs 68,000 cr investments r progressing that include two Middle East counties, AIIMS, IITs r being built now. There is no terror attacks. PEACEFUL NOW. She bluffs that modiji never said one language. As per National Education Policy 2020, min 3 languages are must where state mother tongue top priority, next must is English n last one is optional of any language. This is what irritates me. If she n Thapar wanted to make money , easy way is to do live inter Cousy between this old man n this old lady instead of trying to fool common people.

[@san-chil]

Rahul Gandhi is doing a very beautiful job of saving democracy in India aided by AAP leaders such as Kejriwal and TMC leader Mamta Banerjee. Indians can only hope that Mr Gandhi continues his splendid work. Media channels such the wire are doing exceptionally well in enlightening the Indians of all the threats and dangers.

[@rajadurairasiah7084]

Time you got enlightened -- then talk and use your own name.

[@amberlight5830]

Totalitarianism is a form of government in which the state holds absolute control over all aspects of public and private life. It is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all facets of individual life through coercion and repression. Key features of totalitarian regimes typically include: 1. **Centralized Control**: Power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group of individuals. 2. **Propaganda and Censorship**: The state uses mass media to promote its ideology and censor opposing viewpoints. 3. **State Terror**: The government employs police, military, and other enforcement agencies to instill fear and suppress dissent. 4. **Control of the Economy**: The state directs economic activity and resources, often through state ownership or strict regulation. 5. **Ideological Conformity**: Citizens are expected to adhere to the state’s ideology, which is promoted through education, propaganda, and laws. 6. **Suppression of Opposition**: Political opposition is not tolerated; political parties and independent media are banned or tightly controlled. Historical examples of totalitarian states include Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler, the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin, and North Korea under the Kim dynasty. These regimes are marked by their use of extensive surveillance, secret police, and the elimination of political opponents to maintain their absolute authority.

[@frommars-sl8iv]

Communists want an ideology based one party state like China . This is Bharat, don't worry congress will be loser again in democratic process.

[@tapsrangm.sangma1914]

She is very good 👍👍👍

[@UlfatSahil]

Modi and Nehru, two Hindu God's of different times, one silently kept alive Hindutva philosophy, second delivering like God's order delivered directly on Hindus and Muslims it will be almost like devil is raining hell.

[@user-ce5uw1sr5k]

I feel that the move of the Indian polity towards a police state and an autocratic regime is not like the flow of a river. The water in the river flows with the river. The autocratisation of the Indian polity is like the sliding of a glacier. As the glacier moves, its rear side keeps on freezing and unmoving. This way, the degeneration of our polity and the establishment of a Second Republic is not in the process (like the flow of a river). It has already happened, irreversibly, like the frozen ice, and is simultaneously, and inexorably, happening - just like the movement of a glacier. Under the present dispensation.