India: The Modi Question

Synopsis

Tensions in the world’s largest democracy. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dogged by accusations over his attitude towards the nation's Muslim population. What's the truth?

First Air Date: 2023-01-17

Last Air Date: 2023-01-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 2

Networks: BBC Two

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Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2023-01-17)

This episode tracks Narendra Modi's first steps into politics, including and his association with the right-wing Hindu organization 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.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2023-01-24)

The second episode examines the track record of Narendra Modi’s government following his re-election in 2019. A series of controversial policies – the removal of Kashmir’s special status guaranteed under Article 370 of the Indian constitution and a citizenship law that many said treated Muslims unfairly – has been accompanied by reports of violent attacks on Muslims by Hindus.