{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fd0b40a1d6b890908a146ac/5fd0b41e04fa917970e7402b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Rise of Modi: India’s Rightward Turn","description":"<p>India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, has governed as a right-wing populist whose nationalist message has often pitted Hindus against Muslims. We look at what Mr. Modi’s likely re-election this week tells us about the country’s political future. Guest: Jeffrey Gettleman, the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/thedaily\" target=\"_blank\">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. </p><p>Background reading: </p><ul><li>Mr. Modi’s Hindu nationalist politics and his efforts to project a strong image of India abroad<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/19/world/asia/india-modi-election-polls.html?smid=pc-thedaily\" target=\"_blank\"> appeared to have played well among the country’s 900 million registered voters</a>, according to exit polls.</li><li>The results of the election may reveal not just a decision on Mr. Modi but also<a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/20/world/asia/modi-india-election.html?smid=pc-thedaily\" target=\"_blank\"> a deeper one on what kind of government India really wants</a>.</li></ul>","author_name":"The New York Times"}