
Avani Dias on the rise of Narendra Modi
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Narendra Modi's Rise and RSS Ideology
This chapter explores Narendra Modi's appeal in India, focusing on his welfare policies and 'ordinary guy' image in contrast to the elite Congress Party. It delves into Modi's early life in a lower caste, his association with the RSS, and the organization's ideology rooted in promoting Hindu dominance, drawing inspiration from fascism and Nazism. The narrative also touches on the RSS's history of violence, their conflicting views with Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent approach, and the ambiguity surrounding Gandhi's assassination by a former RSS member.
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