Narendra Modi's Third Term as India's Prime Minister
Narendra Modi sworn in for a rare third term as India's prime minister after his party failed to win a majority. Modi's coalition government now relies on regional allies for support.
Key Points
- Modi sworn in for third consecutive term as India's prime minister
- His party failed to win a parliamentary majority
- Modi's coalition government now relies on regional allies for support
- Tensions between India and Maldives have grown
Pros
- Modi's supporters credit him with rapid economic growth and improving India's global standing since coming to power.
Cons
- Critics say Modi has undermined India's democracy and its status as a secular nation with attacks against minorities, especially Muslims, and a shrinking space for dissent and free media.