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Friday, September 12, 2025
TopicBJP Narendra Modi

Topic: BJP Narendra Modi

Kesari pagri, 1971 Indo-Pak war, Sikh history & CAA — takeaways from Modi’s 1st Punjab rally

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

‘To end voter fatigue & disinterest, energise cadre’ — why BJP has returned to ‘Hindu-Muslim’ rhetoric

Soon after 1st phase of voting, Modi & other BJP leaders deployed ‘old tactics’ of polarising electorate, making controversial speeches & putting out animated videos targeting Opposition.

Fact Check: Congress’s Rahul Gandhi didn’t ask people to vote for BJP, viral video is manipulated

In the original video, posted on his social media channels, Rahul Gandhi says 'BJP & RSS trying to destroy democracy' while Congress & INDIA alliance are making efforts to 'protect' it.

India needs a Modi vs Rahul Gandhi debate. It will challenge govt, reveal Opposition’s plans

Narendra Modi’s population rhetoric is confusing and contradicts his government’s policies. A debate would bring some clarity to it.

‘Look where Mumbai is today’ — Modi & Uddhav trade charges at Mahayuti and INDIA bloc rallies in city

The two leaders talked about development of Mumbai under the ruling Mahayuti alliance and erstwhile MVA government, days before city votes for Lok Sabha polls.

When netas play for the Borderline-Offensive trophy & taking ‘voter engagement’ literally

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

After Modi, who? Plus, India as alternative to China in pharma sector — what global voices said

Russia’s show of solidarity over the alleged Pannun assassination plot is unlikely to affect India-US ties, a report in 'South China Morning Post' says.

Modi has captured the ABCD of voters’ minds. He doesn’t need caste to win in 2024

As PM Modi spearheaded the cultural renaissance of India in the last 10 years, many castes merged into a unified Hindu identity. It shot up BJP's vote share.

2024 election is throwing up many reality checks. There’s Modi fatigue

Instead of ‘who-will-cross-400,’ the real battle is ‘who-will-cross-the-majority-mark-of-272’.

‘Balancing act’ in India-UK ties, ‘key allies’ Adani, Ambani & ‘Hindu Vatican’ project

Spotlight on need for labour & education reforms, BJP's Ayodhya plans & China's probe into Indian imports of pesticide cypermethrin.

On Camera

Nepal Army Chief Ashok Sigdel has a tough task ahead. As a brother in arms, India must help

The two armies have maintained close bonds through every storm. The onus now is on India to support the Nepal army while it steers the country toward stability and the rule of law.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?