Modi as the karmayogi: How the prime minister has modelled himself as a new-age Hindu ascetic

The BJP leader presented himself as selfless and humble in his victory speech. This vision goes far to promote a Hindu nationalist ‘new’ India.

Chandrima Chakraborty, The Conversation

· May 29, 2019 · 01:30 pm

Togadia is writing book about Ram temple drive – and he isn’t happy about Modi’s inaction, says aide

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader’s manuscript criticises the prime minister for failing to move a law to ensure the construction of a shrine in Ayodhya.

Dhirendra K Jha

· Jan 17, 2018 · 08:00 am

How the BJP built a global PR machine with a little help from overseas friends

The Overseas Friends of the BJP has transformed into a vocal advocate for the party’s interests across the globe.

Neha Thirani Bagri, qz.com

· Sep 29, 2016 · 05:30 am

Never mind the Budget, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has failed a crucial test

As long as Modi keeps silent over cases of incitement by his ministers and members of the Sangh Parivar, he fails to be the Prime Minister of all of India.

Anjali Mody

· Mar 01, 2016 · 08:00 am

Politicians who get too close to 'cursed' Pakistan go downhill, says Shiv Sena

In an editorial in its mouthpiece, the party criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Lahore last Friday.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 28, 2015 · 03:51 pm

Fifty years after the Shiv Sena was born, can Aditya Thackeray make it roar again?

The chauvinistic Maharashtrian party is struggling with a midlife crisis.

Smruti Koppikar

· Jun 19, 2015 · 01:00 pm

BJP MP's attack on Narendra Modi and Amit Shah indicates rising disquiet in ruling party

Bharat Singh's statement echoes Arun Shourie's recent criticism of the party's leadership.

Dhirendra K Jha

· May 07, 2015 · 04:50 pm

Recent BJP poll defeats will top agenda at RSS meet next week

Parent organisation may suggest course correction for its political wing.

Dhirendra K Jha

· Oct 07, 2014 · 05:30 am

BJP chief Amit Shah likely to give Sangh men key roles in his new team

The RSS's Ram Madhav and Shiv Prakash are likely to become general secretaries, marking a generational shift in the party’s leadership.

Dhirendra K Jha

· Aug 07, 2014 · 06:56 am

Uddhav's failure to condemn Sena MP's behaviour not surprising, but why is Modi silent?

The prime minister's lack of response is worrying because many people fear that his party's massive mandate in the recent general election could lead to majoritarian triumphalism.

Dhirendra K Jha

· Jul 25, 2014 · 06:00 am