Southern India, with 20% population and 30% economy, resists PM Modi's Hindu-centric politics.
Southern India, home to 20% of India's population and 30% of its economy, has resisted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu-centric politics. The region, comprising five states, is ethnically diverse, multilingual, and has a history of progressive politics. These states contribute significantly to India's manufacturing and high-tech sectors and empower women with educational and employment opportunities. This stark rejection of the BJP's Hindu-nationalist agenda could pose a challenge to Modi's ambition of uniting all of India behind him.
May 07, 2024
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