This week, we analyze the stakes of this election with Guillaume Delacroix, former correspondent in India for L’Express and co-author of the book In the head of Narendra Modi published by Actes Sud.
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The team: Charlotte Baris (presentation), Léa Bertrand (writing and editing) and Jules Krot (production).
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Charlotte Baris: Dear listeners, you may remember… Last year, India became the most populous country on the planet, overtaking China. In this context, we offered you an episode on the country’s major challenges. We explained to you that India was going to have to upgrade its economy, develop its diplomatic attractiveness and above all, respond to those who challenge its increasingly authoritarian regime.
On the front line facing criticism: Narendra Modi. In power since 2014, the Indian Prime Minister is seeking a third five-year term during the legislative elections which began on April 19. The Hindu nationalist and his party, the BJP, are the big favorites. Already during a recent speech, the Prime Minister was very confident.
“You are stuck in 2029, I am preparing for 2047”. Narendra Modi sees far, yet his political record is not unanimous. His authoritarian excesses are worrying, while the opposition struggles to block his path. An election fraught with challenges for India and for the Indian Prime Minister, which we examine in this episode.
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