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'''Narendra Modi''' (born 17 September 1950) is the [[conservative]] Prime Minister of [[India]]. He has served in the position since 2014, when he won a historic landslide election<ref>[http://www.ndtv.com/elections-news/election-results-2014-narendra-modi-wins-india-bjp-and-allies-cross-300-seats-562282 Election Results 2014: Narendra Modi Wins India. BJP and Allies Cross 300 Seats]. ''NDTV''. May 17, 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2017.</ref> in which his party received more votes than any other party in the world had ever received in history.<ref>Rose, Thomas (May 16, 2014). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2014/05/16/narendra-modi-greatest-vote-getter-in-human-history-promises-good-days-are-coming-to-india/ Narendra Modi, Greatest Vote-Getter in Human History: 'Good Days Are Coming' to India]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2017.</ref> He served as the Chief Minister of the Indian state of [[Gujarat]] from 2001 to 2014. In 2017, his party, the conservative BJP, won another astounding victory, giving the party complete political control over India.<ref>Daniyal, Shoaib (March 11, 2017). [https://scroll.in/article/831584/one-party-rule-with-the-bjps-massive-win-in-up-is-modi-set-to-be-the-new-nehru One-party rule: With the BJP's massive win in UP, is Modi set to be the new Nehru?]. ''Scroll.in''. Retrieved March 11, 2017.</ref><ref>Jagannathan, R (March 12, 2017). [http://www.business-standard.com/elections/uttar-pradesh-assembly-elections-2017/2017-assembly-election-results-decoded-modi-s-massive-win-in-2014-was-no-fluke-117031100487_1.html 2017 Assembly elections explained: Modi's massive win in 2014 was no fluke]. ''Business Standard''. Retrieved March 11, 2017.</ref> While not having a Christian foundation as a [[Hindu]], he has taken more conservative and free market political positions.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2014/05/13/rich-man-poor-man-the-rise-of-narendra-modi-s-india/</ref> Narendra Modi also has close ties with Christian Conservative [[Jair Bolsonaro]], the President of Brazil.<ref>https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/brazilian-president-bolsonaro-to-arrive-in-india-on-4-day-visit-today.html</ref> He is a member of the Hindu nationalist<ref>Pillalamarri, Akhilesh (June 11, 2019). [https://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/indias-right-to-cultural-self-determination/ India’s Right to Cultural Self-Determination]. ''The American Conservative''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.<br>See also:
*Dhillon, Amrit (August 8, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/f1394da1b04e4611aa4f8ea70b8bad15 Modi’s vision of a Hindu India advanced by Kashmir changes]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
*Bhardwaj, Mayank; Ulmer, Alexandra (November 11, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-religion-temple/with-indian-court-ruling-modis-hindu-agenda-barrels-forward-idUSKBN1XL155 With Indian court ruling, Modi's Hindu agenda barrels forward]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 11, 2019.</ref> Bharatiya Janata Party.<ref>Das, Krishna N. (November 8, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-election-religion/indias-ruling-bjp-turns-up-hindu-nationalist-heat-with-renamings-statue-plan-idUSKBN1ND1YP India's ruling BJP turns up Hindu nationalist heat with renamings, statue plan]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 8, 2018.</ref> He has called for [[population control]].<ref>Abbamonte, Jonathan (August 27, 2019). [https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/indian-prime-minister-demands-demographic-death-embraces-population-control Indian prime minister demands demographic death, embraces population control]. ''LifeSiteNews''. Retrieved August 27, 2019.</ref>

One of his most notable decisions as Prime Minister was to declare worthless 500–1000 Rupee notes in order to combat the [[black market]].<ref>Xenakis, John J. (November 12, 2016). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2016/11/12/12-nov-16-world-view-indias-prime-minister-narendra-modi-declares-500-1000-rupee-notes-worthless/ World View: India’s PM Narendra Modi Declares 500-1000 Rupee Notes Worthless]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved March 15, 2017.</ref> Another notable decision was his revocation of Articles 35a and 370 in [[Jammu and Kashmir]] in 2019. <ref>https://thewire.in/rights/jammu-and-kashmir-article-35a-valmikis/amp/</ref><ref>Kumar, Pradeep. Article 370: Evolving Clarity Beyond the Conundrum. Mewar University.</ref>

Both the [[mainstream media]]<ref>Basu, Tapan (November 18, 2016). [https://thewire.in/80919/a-tale-of-two-elections-how-trump-2016-echoed-modi-2014/ A Tale of Two Elections: How Trump 2016 Echoed Modi 2014]. ''The Wire''. Retrieved March 11, 2017.</ref> and the [[conservative media]] have<ref>Nazarian, Adelle (June 27, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2017/06/27/narendra-modi-donald-trump-five-similarities-between-two-changemakers/ Narendra Modi and Donald Trump: Five Similarities Between These Two Changemakers]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved June 28, 2017.</ref> compared Modi and his policies to [[President of the United States of America|United States President]] [[Donald Trump]]. He has also been compared to the earlier U.S. President [[Ronald Reagan]].<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2014/06/02/realclearpolitics-narendra-modi-india-reagan/ Narendra Modi: India's Reagan?]. ''Breitbart News''. June 2, 2014. Retrieved March 15, 2017.</ref> In November 2019, Modi pulled out of a proposed [[multilateral]] [[trade]] treaty with other Asian countries as it was not in India's interests.<ref>Wongcha-um, Panu; Tanakasempipat, Patpicha; Lee, Liz (November 3, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-asean-summit/india-rejects-china-backed-asian-trade-deal-as-others-move-ahead-idUSKBN1XE09T India rejects China-backed Asian trade deal, as others move ahead]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved November 4, 2019.</ref> In December 2019, India's parliament passed a bill giving citizenship to religious minorities from Muslim-majority countries that sought refuge in India.<ref>Sharma, Ashok (December 11, 2019). [https://apnews.com/ebcc80d2f7e4bf0d911168d4e25d1f97 India’s Parliament passes contentious citizenship bill]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved December 12, 2019.<br>See also:
*North, David (December 12, 2019). [https://cis.org/North/Indian-Riots-About-AntiMuslim-Legislation-Relate-Amnesty-Law Indian Riots About Anti-Muslim Legislation Relate to an Amnesty Law]. ''Center for Immigration Studies''. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
*[https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-citizenship-explainer/what-does-indias-new-citizenship-law-mean-idUSKBN1YG1LY What does India's new citizenship law mean?] ''Reuters''. December 12, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2019.</ref>

In early-July 2017, Modi became the first Indian prime minister to visit [[Israel]].<ref>Danan, Deborah (July 5, 2017). [https://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2017/07/05/netanyahu-to-modi-india-israel-a-marriage-made-in-heaven/ Netanyahu To Modi: India, Israel A Marriage Made In Heaven]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved July 6, 2017.</ref>

Modi faced a difficult re-election campaign in 2019,<ref>Multiple references:
*Mohan, Siddhant; Bhatti, Jabeen (April 4, 2019). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/apr/4/narendra-modi-puts-legacy-line-india-elections/ Narendra Modi's legacy on the line as Indian leader pushes hard for new term]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
*Kumar, Abhimanyu (May 2, 2019). [https://www.theepochtimes.com/india-election-will-voters-choose-modi-or-gandhi_2896089.html India Election: Will Voters Choose Modi or Gandhi?] ''The Epoch Times''. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
See also:
*Miglani, Sanjeev (April 9, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-election/indias-modi-rides-nationalist-fervor-to-keep-edge-in-election-that-begins-thursday-idUSKCN1RM05Y India's Modi rides nationalist fervor ahead of election starting on Thursday]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved April 10, 2019.</ref> but cruised to a landslide victory, winning even more seats<ref>Schmall, Emily (May 24, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/d5152308d60540d8b33745d6ee3dcb12 India’s ruling party takes 303 of 525 seats in election win]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.</ref> than before the election.<ref>Multiple references:
*Bellman, Eric; Abrams, Corinne (May 23, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/indias-narendra-modi-takes-an-early-lead-in-elections-11558589858 India’s Narendra Modi Wins Re-Election With Strong Mandate]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Pal, Alasdair; Bhardwaj, Mayank (May 22, 2019). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-election/indias-modi-stuns-opposition-with-huge-election-win-idUSKCN1SS2YR India's Modi stuns opposition with huge election win]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Schmall, Emily (May 23, 2019). [https://www.apnews.com/32ea9c4becdc4014b8fee57d4108723d Modi surges to victory in India on Hindu-first platform]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
See also:
*Bellman, Eric (May 23, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-indias-election-results-matter-11558603691 How Modi’s Victory Could Reshape India]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Rogan, Tom (May 23, 2019). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/why-narendra-modis-win-is-great-news-for-america Why Narendra Modi's win is great news for America]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
*Pinkerton, James P. (May 25, 2019). [https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2019/05/25/pinkerton-india-elections-show-conservative-nationalism-on-the-march-worldwide/ Pinkerton: India Elections Show Conservative Nationalism on the March Worldwide]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 26, 2019.</ref>

On September 22, 2019, an event was held between India and the United States, specifically between Modi and U.S. President [[Donald Trump]], titled "Howdy Modi!" During this meeting, [[Sylvester Turner]] the Mayor of Houston, Texas handed PM Modi the Key to the City. 70,000 Americans, including many Indian-Americans, were present, and the two leaders discussed pertinent issues, such as [[terrorism]], [[Iran]], and [[Pakistan]].<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-heaps-praise-on-donald-trump-here-s-what-he-said/story-fkSlZZ2eMv8ctJDfSsPzqI.html</ref>

Addressing the [[G20]] summit in March 2023 Modi said, “The architecture of global governance created after the [[Second World War]] was to serve two functions…First, to prevent future [[war]]s by balancing competing interests…Second, to foster international cooperation on issues of common interests…The experience of the last few years – [[2008 Financial crisis|financial crisis]], [[climate change]], [[pandemic]], [[terrorism]], and wars – clearly shows that global governance has failed in both its mandates”.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2023/03/03/indian-pm-modi-at-g20-meeting-global-governance-has-failed/</ref>

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== Criticism of Narendra Modi ==

Narendra Modi has been criticized, by Christians, Muslims and the Secular Press, for inaction or complicity in Persecution of Minorities.

=== Record contrasted with former Indian PM Vajpayee, also of the BJP, but not extreme ===

"How dangerously irresponsible Prime Minister Modi’s behaviour is can be judged by comparing it with that of his predecessor Atal Behari Vajpayee. When, within months of the NDA coming to power in 1998, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and the Bajrang Dal raised a hue and cry against conversions to Islam and Christianity, began to attack Christian priests and nuns and vandalise churches, Vajpayee sharply criticised their lawlessness and undertook a fast to force BJP-ruled state governments to take stern action. When cadres of the Bajrang Dal set fire to the car in which Graham Staines, an Australian Christian missionary, and his two sons were sleeping outside a church in Odisha, and burned them alive, he took immediate action. Mass arrests followed, and in less than four years, Dara Singh, the main culprit was in prison, sentenced to death, while his accomplices received lesser sentences.

When the VHP began another campaign against the conversion of tribals to Christianity in the Dang district of Gujarat, Vajpayee pushed the state government to end it forthwith. He also called a conclave of the BJP’s coalition partners and set up a National Coordination Committee headed by George Fernandes as a counterweight to the RSS within his government. That balancing act gave India one of the best governments it has had since Independence.

When the Gujarat riots began on February 28, 2002, after repeatedly failing to contact Modi on the phone, Vajpayee sent defence minister Fernandes to Ahmedabad to call in the army to end the violence. When he visited Ahmedabad a month later, he openly criticised Modi at the Shahpur refugee camp stating, “Main yahan lashe ginane nahi aaya hoon. Aman kayam rakhna rajneetik neta aur adhikariyon ka zimmedari hai. (I have not come here to count the corpses. It is the responsibility of the political leaders and officials to maintain peace.)”<ref>*Shankar Jha, Prem. (Aug 12, 2023). [https://thewire.in/politics/elections-2024-india-most-dangerous-phase As the 2024 Elections Approach, India Is Entering the Most Dangerous Phase of Its Existence]. ''The Wire''. Retrieved Aug 20, 2023.</ref>

=== Complicity in and Indifference to the Civil War and Persecution of Christians in Manipur ===

The Wire continues: "Civil war has been raging in Manipur for more than three months. The entire state is split into warring camps. By the first week of July, nine weeks after the civil war started, 142 persons had been killed, dozens raped and several thousand injured or had their homes burned or razed to the ground – in a total of almost 6,000 atrocities reported to the police. Today, the death toll is closing on 200, but Modi not only continues to maintain his silence but, more significantly, has not levelled a word of criticism against Manipur chief minister Biren Singh in all of the three months that Singh has taken to destroy his state and endanger the unity of India.

This is the stubborn silence that drove the opposition into demanding a vote of confidence against his government. Its goal was not to oust him, which it knows is impossible, but just to force him to account for his government’s misrule to the people of India."

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