Dinner and a Modi

Sadanand Dhume, a columnist for The Wall Street Journal, and Irfan Nooruddin, a Georgetown professor, dive into Prime Minister Modi's first state dinner in Washington. They discuss the paradox of U.S.-India relations amid concerns over India's democratic decline. The conversation highlights Modi's controversial leadership, the implications for global democracy, and historical comparisons with past leaders like Indira Gandhi. They also explore the risks of majoritarianism and the importance of maintaining democratic values in a diverse nation.