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PM Modi Begins 2-Day Meditation Retreat as Election Campaign Ends
politics1 year ago

PM Modi Begins 2-Day Meditation Retreat as Election Campaign Ends

As India's election nears its end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial for two days of meditation, a move seen as a display of religiosity to bolster Hindu-nationalist sentiment. Modi's campaign has increasingly intertwined religious symbolism with politics, raising concerns about rising Islamophobia and deepening religious divides in the constitutionally secular nation.

politics2 years ago

"Modi's Ayodhya Temple Inauguration: Unveiling the Power of Hindutva in Indian Politics"

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation in the opening of the Ayodhya temple reflects his alignment with Hindu nationalism, a move that has drawn both praise and criticism. The temple's construction has been a long-standing point of contention, and Modi's involvement is seen as a strategic political move to solidify support among Hindu nationalists.