Modi's Long Game.

This article provides an overview of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political career and governance. It discusses how Modi has sought to reshape India's identity and society by promoting Hindu nationalism and marginalizing minority groups. The article also examines his controversial handling of the 2002 riots in Gujarat, where he governed for over 12 years. It highlights Modi's use of surveillance, draconian laws, and arrests to suppress dissent and target political opponents, raising concerns about the erosion of democracy in India. The article further explores the rise of Hindu nationalism, the curbing of civil liberties, and exclusionary policies that target Muslims, as well as the influence of Hindu nationalist leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on Modi's ideology. It concludes by questioning whether Modi can continue to suppress dissent and the challenges of undoing the impact of his policies. [Extracted from the article]