Hindu nationalist Modi has won the elections in India. Now he must prove that he can unite the country. Otherwise, this departure will lead to a dead end, says Sandra Destradi. Brief Comment in 800 characters: The electoral victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP ) and its top candidate Narendra Modi represents a clear mandate for change. The Indian National Congress party and its coalition government had been blamed for declining economic growth and rampant corruption and have now been punished accordingly at the ballot box. However, prime minister elect Modi will still have to prove to voters that he can initiate the necessary reforms. Although the state of Gujarat – which is governed by Modi – is considered to be a successful model, it is performing poorly on many social indicators. Modi has to show the country’s religious minorities and the apprehensive global public that his Hindu nationalism will not compromise India’s secular identity or further polarise Indian society. Otherwise, this departure will lead to a dead end. giga-hamburg.de/en/news/modi%E2%80%99s-mandate-for-change-in-india
Posted on: Fri, 16 May 2014 09:25:39 +0000
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