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‘Messianic spell’: how Narendra Modi created a cult of personality
Experts say Indian PM is hoping to be ‘bigger than Gandhi’ as he aims to win a third term in officeAs the distant rumble of a helicopter drew closer, cheers erupted from the gathered crowds in anticipation. By the time India’s prime minister finally stepped on to the stage, bowing deeply while immaculately dressed in a white kurta and peach waistcoat and with a neatly trimmed beard, the chants had reached a deafening pitch: “Modi, Modi, Modi.”These scenes, at a campaign rally on the outskirts of...
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India's Narendra Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech
Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. India’s main opposition party is accusing prime minister Narendra Modi of using hate speech, after he called Muslims quote, “infiltrators.” It was some of his most incendiary rhetoric about the minority faith, and came days after the country began its weeks-long general election. The remarks at a campaign rally Sunday drew fierce criticism that Modi […]
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Narendra Modi accused of stirring tensions as voting in India continues
Opposition says prime minister targeting Muslim minority with ‘hate speech’ and violating election rulesIndia’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has been accused of hate speech during a campaign rally where he called Muslims “infiltrators” who had “many children” and claimed they would take people’s hard-earned money.The opposition accused Modi of “blatantly targeting” India’s 200 million Muslim minority with comments made while addressing voters at a speech in Rajasthan on Sunday. Continue...