Editor,
I write to unravel the sinister web of deceit woven by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, which has ensnared India in a quagmire of authoritarianism, crony capitalism, and callous neglect of the marginalised.
Modi’s tenure, touted as a beacon of progress, is a charade masking the erosion of democracy and the subjugation of the masses to the whims of a power-hungry regime. This exposé delves into the depths of Modi’s misrule, laying bare the atrocities committed under his watch.
Foremost among Modi’s crimes is his ruthless silencing of dissent – a hallmark of authoritarian regimes. Peaceful protests are met with brute force, dissenting voices silenced through draconian measures, and journalists harassed and intimidated into submission. The Modi government’s iron-fisted grip on power, epitomised by its relentless assault on democratic freedoms, poses an existential threat to India’s democratic ethos.
Furthermore, Modi’s reign is characterised by shameless crony capitalism, with the prime minister shamelessly pandering to billionaire cronies like Adani and Ambani at the expense of the common man. The introduction of opaque electoral bonds, akin to legalised bribery, has transformed India’s political landscape into a cesspool of corruption, where the highest bidder dictates policy and the masses are left to fend for themselves. The Modi regime’s complicity in this plundering of the nation’s resources reeks of moral bankruptcy and brazen disregard for the welfare of the people.
Moreover, Modi’s policies have systematically targeted marginalised communities, relegating them to second-class citizenship in their own country. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) are nothing short of instruments of persecution, designed to strip minorities, particularly Muslims, of their rights and render them stateless. Modi’s tacit endorsement of communal violence and hate speech further exacerbates the plight of vulnerable communities, pushing India to the brink of sectarian strife.
The Modi government’s neglect of certain regions and communities is a glaring indictment of its callous indifference to the suffering of the downtrodden. Ladakh and Manipur have been abandoned to their fate, deprived of basic infrastructure and essential services, while their rich cultural heritage is desecrated in the name of progress. Figures like Sonam Wangchuk have sounded the alarm about the government’s wanton destruction of Ladakh’s fragile ecosystem, painting a grim picture of Modi’s legacy of environmental devastation.
In conclusion, Narendra Modi’s leadership stands as a testament to the darkest impulses of power and greed. His reign of corruption and oppression has left India’s democratic institutions in tatters, its marginalised communities disenfranchised, and its future hanging in the balance. It is incumbent upon us, as guardians of democracy, to rise up against this tyranny and reclaim our nation’s soul from the clutches of Modi’s authoritarian regime.
Mijong Ripuk