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November 13, 2015

Narendra Modi’s London visit: spectacle and reality
November 13, 2015

Cameron urged to raise human rights concerns with Modi

On 12 November, the first day of a three-day visit to London from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amnesty International said David Cameron needs to do more than unfurl the red carpet for yet another world leader.
November 3, 2015

Concern mounts at visit of Narendra Modi to UK

Next week's official visit to the UK by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given rise to widespread concern due to his government's record of violence against religious minorities.
October 1, 2015

Anger and admiration as India’s far-right leader Modi visits USA

Admirers and protesters have mobilised as India’s far-right Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the USA.
May 16, 2014

Holding on to hope for India as extremist elected

Minorities, dissidents and the poor in India are at risk as extreme-right politician Narendra Modi takes control as prime minister. He represents the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), part of the Hindutva movement, which misuses religion in the quest for power.
May 6, 2014

Indian candidate Narendra Modi stokes religious extremism

Extremist politician Narendra Modi has dangerously inflamed religious tension during the Indian election. “This is the land of Lord Ram,” he declared in Faizabad, standing in front of a picture of the god. In 1992 fanatics tore down a nearby mosque and pledged to build a temple to Ram in its place.
May 4, 2014

Narendra Modi a 'threat to human rights and justice', UK meeting warns

Pluralism and respect for all are values threatened by the rise of Narendra Modi, said sculptor Anish Kapoor at a packed Westminster meeting.
April 25, 2014

Modi followers condemn principal for questioning Gujarat development model

Supporters of far-right candidate Narendra Modi have condemned a college principal for speaking up for justice and the environment during India’s parliamentary election. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) complained to the Electoral Commission about Frazer Mascarenhas, principal of St Xavier’s College and a Jesuit priest.
April 21, 2014

Threats by Narendra Modi allies intensify fears for India’s future

A former close associate of Indian prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has reportedly urged that Muslims be forced out of ‘Hindu areas’. This follows other threats by leaders of the far-right Bharati Janata Party (BJP), intensifying fears about what might happen if he wins power.
April 11, 2014

Modi victory would harm India, artists and academics warn

Sculptor Anish Kapoor and writer Salman Rushdie are among those who have signed a letter to the Guardian warning that, if Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, “it would bode ill for India's future”. The chief minister of Gujarat belongs to the far-right Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).