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A look at the tensions between Indian PM Narendra Modi and India鈥檚 Muslim minority, investigating claims about his role in the 2002 riots that left over a thousand dead.
Narendra Modi is the leader of the world鈥檚 largest democracy, a man who has been elected twice as India鈥檚 prime minister and is widely seen as the most powerful politician of his generation. Seen by the west as an important bulwark against Chinese domination of Asia, he has been courted as a key ally by both the US and the UK.
Yet Narendra Modi鈥檚 premiership has been dogged by persistent allegations about the attitude of his government towards India鈥檚 Muslim population. This series investigates the truth behind these allegations and examines Modi鈥檚 backstory to explore other questions about his politics when it comes to India鈥檚 largest religious minority.
This episode tracks Narendra Modi鈥檚 first steps into politics, including his association with the right-wing Hindu organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, his rise through the ranks of the Bharatiya Janata Party, and his appointment as chief minister of the state of Gujarat, where his response to a series of riots in 2002 remains a source of controversy.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Series Producer | Richard Cookson |
| Executive Producer | Mike Radford |