Modi's Underwhelming Victory: A Precarious Path Ahead for India.

Narendra Modi's recent narrow victory for a third term as Prime Minister of India has raised concerns about the future of democracy and minority rights in the country. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) may have claimed victory, but the margin was smaller than expected, revealing cracks in Modi's leadership. The targeting of minorities by the BJP, through controversial citizenship laws and Hindu nationalist rhetoric, has intensified in recent years, leading to fear and marginalization among minority communities. Economic growth under Modi's governance has not translated into improvements for the impoverished masses, with disparities and lack of access to basic amenities persisting. The Modi government's international standing has also been strained by allegations of extrajudicial involvement in the killings of Sikh leaders abroad. The future trajectory of India under Modi's rule remains uncertain, with questions about persecution, economic inequality, and democratic freedoms. Substantive changes are needed to prevent further division, inequality, and authoritarianism in India. [Extracted from the article]