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It's amazing Modi was able to fly so low under the radar internationally when he is such an illiberal nationalist, then suddenly he gets 2 big hits in 2 weeks w
by sidibe 4y ago
It's amazing Modi was able to fly so low under the radar internationally when he is such an illiberal nationalist, then suddenly he gets 2 big hits in 2 weeks with this and Adani.
I know this won't make him any less popular in India but nice to see at least people outside recognize how problematic he is for once.
- pohuing 4y agoLast Week Tonight had a couple pieces on him as well a couple years ago.
- KRAKRISMOTT 4y agoSimple, because they have a big neighbor. Modi would be hailed as a great man and the future leader of Asia regardless of his competence and political views. It is the same reason why Vietnam is now suddenly the most favored country for outsourcing manufacturing despite having the exact same policies and politics as their neighbor.
- kelipso 4y agoYou probably weren't reading the news back in 2014 but he has had hit pieces from the Economist and Time and many other western outlets from before he was first elected. It has been a steady flow ever since then but this is probably the biggest jump from 8-9 years ago.
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- AmIDev 4y agoModi was banned from traveling to US and UK due to his involvement in the 2002 riots. Once he became the PM, the bans were uplifted. If anything, the documentary should make him more popular in India. The modi supporters support him because of his role in the riots, not despite it. The documentary might help him become popular amongst the youth who might not be aware of his past. I am surprised that the govt even tried to ban it in India. This documentary is not even aimed at the Indian population, it's meant for the western population. Banning it in India only creates streisand effect for the rest of the world through posts like this one.