India Election: Modi ‘weaponising’ Hinduism to win votes say critics

It’s the largest democracy in the world – but lower than usual turnout in its early rounds may indicate a worrying phase for many in India’s election. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)

Prime Minister Modi had seemed on a path to a comfortable majority with lots to say on economic growth and development – for some at least.

But his increasingly anti-muslim rhetoric over recent days has surprised even the opposition, leading to fears that while he may be trying to fire up his base – it’s leaving those at the sharp end very scared.

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