The affection for Modi shows how popular the man is...and rightly so. The moment Modi became the 'Father of the Nation' he cultivated a certain kind of popularity he already had as CM of Gujarat which has less to do with his tasks as a politician and more with his persona.
What I like about Indians (among many other things) is their emotiveness (of course in both directions - negative-positive - a lively example of the coexistence of opposites. That can be endearing, that can be appaling.
atominis wrote about Modi that he is a smart politician and the fact that he could not only realise one of his dreams (political leader of the Nation) but also be a political Superstar is proof of that. He knows how to use emotions.
Relative to himself, he would always try to evade everything about which he is insecure of being able to handle it, avoid being taken by surprise and/or showing insecurity about finding the secure way through the slippery ground of politics.
And he has mighty (and financially powerful) supporters (or better said beneficiaries) who will do everything possible to keep this man on the position that suits them. They would even tolerate his dream of a Hindu supremacy and some other ideas as they don't care about India as such but predominently about their own empire.
I think, that Modi genuinely cares but I get the impression that he is quite angry that there are so many, many who still don't function the way obedient and loving children/followers would do. However he really tried/tries the very best: Mann Ki Baat, media outlets, BJP IT cell, paid influencers, agencies, filmindustry, etc...he was/is the first PM to use all possible means.
I don't hate Modi, I just don't trust him. Yet would I ever trust a person that misuses power?
Edited by Clochette - 2 years ago
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