Narendra Modi: the divisive manipulator who charmed the world

November 10, 2015 13:48

This week the Indian prime minister makes a triumphant visit to the UK after cosying up to everyone from Silicon Valley CEOs to Rupert Murdoch. What's behind the uncritical embrace of a man who has presided over a rising tide of assassinations and religious zealotry, and driven the country's writers and artists into revolt?

Read Pankaj Mishra's outstanding column in the Guardian.

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