The Modi government refers to the cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who became the 14th Prime Minister of India in May 2014. The government is headed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a coalition of political parties.
Under Modi’s leadership, the government has focused on transformative initiatives aimed at economic growth, infrastructure development, and national security. Some of the landmark policies include the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), demonetisation of high-value currency notes in 2016, and the controversial revocation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, which ended the region’s special status. The Modi government has also emphasized initiatives such as ‘Make in India,’ ‘Digital India,’ ‘Skill India,’ and the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ (Clean India Mission).
While it has received praise for boosting economic growth and improving infrastructure, it has also faced significant criticism. Its handling of the anti-CAA protests, the 2020 farmers’ protests, and issues surrounding the delivery of data—such as the absence of a national census and the lack of transparency regarding COVID-19 death tolls—has sparked public debate. The government has also been criticized for its response to social issues, such as the Hathras rape case and the conflict in Manipur.
Despite these challenges, the Modi government, now in its third term, continues to maintain a dominant political presence, securing electoral victories at both state and national levels.
Bjp does not belong to Gujarat or any particular state, certainly there is fear in bjp about BJP run from UP, REMEMBER ONE THING, WITHOUT UP THERE IS NO BJP, IT DOES MATTER, IT WILL AND IT HAS
Seniority vs merit. Modi chooses people based on merit and strategy, and not on basis of seniority . The author’s analysis is biased and malicious.
“showed” or TRIED to show? If Modi and Shah were so confident of their move against Rajnath Singh, why did they take it back by the evening? Truth is that these two gentlemen from Gujarat have hijacked the BJP and are trying to impose their non-tolerant-against-muslims agenda on the entire party. Maybe there are members within the party who are resentful of Modi and Shah for this and many other reasons, and Modi and Shah thought that some sort of a REVOLT may precipitate if they tried to sideline a senior leader like Rajnath Singh. Whatever the BJP stands for in its Gujarat model may be unpalatable to many of its traditional supporters as well.
On the second thought; Shekhar Gupta (the Congressman posing as media man) should stop being jealeous of Rajnath Singh’s capability to defeat Congress and make Hindi heartland public in general follow BJP. Shekhar Gupta’s grudge against VK Singh and Rajnath make him blind in reporting the news matter honestly, and instead he gives wrong and baised views. Rajnath is a humble, down to earth and honest politician. And honesty is the major problem for baised media men like Shekhar Gupta and his baised loudspeaker ” The Print”. Media house first principle is required to be honesty and not bais.
Prof PK Sharma. Freelance Journalist ,Barnala (Punjab)
What a pity !
Mr.Rajnath Singh should have shown some moral guts and courage too !
Has he ironically not fallen from grace turning out to be His Master Modi’s Voice (HMMV) in the evening of his political innings ?
Having graced the office of National BJP Chief twice, Union Home Minister and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister why did not he very
politely and tactfully decline these offers to redeem his prestige and dignity ?
After depriving him of vital Home Ministry, he was belittled politically by including him in just two cabinet committees !
He should bear in mind, even now this late thursday night amendment too has failed to restore his honour in comparison
to Mr.Amit Shah Union Home Minister and Mrs.Nirmala Sitharaman Union Finance Minister !
Sulking times and moments for the new Defence Minister indeed !
Prof PK Sharma, Freelance Journalist,
Pom Anm Nest ,Barnala (Punjab)
Rajnath is one of the main reason Hindi heartland votes for BJP. Modi-Shah duo can be great organisers from Gujarat but cannot gain that affinity to garner votes without help of Rajnath in UP/Bihar/MP/Chattisgarh & Rajasthan. Remember in 2016 Bihar assembly elections JD(U) & RJD defeated BJP even though major tour was done by respected PM. Bottom line to be in power you need to win public elections and Rajnath makes that happen. Remove him and SP gains the vote bank back in UP.
Dear media
Do your job honestly and do not try to poke your nose in the internal matters of the party, whether it’s BJP or Congress.
People remember Margaret Thatcher for free market capitalism. People remember Sanjay Gandhi for forced sterilization. There is nothing to remember about Rajnath Singh. As home minster, he didn’t improve police, law and order, Kashmir mess continues. Didn’t bomb left wing extremism. His presence or absence doesn’t make a difference. He is just a old world minister for status quo.
Not sure how much of this story is source based and how much is lazy speculation. But one thing is for sure that people should learn to leave and retire with grace. They should know when their time is up and give up on their own rather than being asked to do so. Please don’t forget that Rajnath Singh did not particularly distinguish himself as the home minister.
You are right.. Sushma Swaraj did the right thing…
Rajnath Singh is a goody goody non performing minister. He has been retained to avoid media bashing otherwise ideally he should have been dropped from cabinet. Being timid and indecisive, as defence minister he may do more harm than good to armed forces.
The analysis seems summary. The first question that arises is this: will this new government lead to a metamorphosis of the Head of Government? Are we going to witness the emergence of a new avatar of the PM, who has the support of his majority, and can finally be himself? The other question, which is more complex, is related to the underlying reasons that led AJ to refuse to participate in this government? Implicitly a team AJ, the current Ministry of the Interior, and the current MOD holder, excellent on paper, was it sustainable? Finally, another sensitive issue, does the composition of this government announces a new leadership for 2024
Politics one does not understand. However, Shri Rajnath Singhji is a man with old world charm and manners that will never go out of style. He is conscious of the honour of representing what was once Vajpayeeji’s constituency. Reached out to Lucknow’s Muslims, although he knew they would not be voting for him.
Yawn. And what now….if the Print does not get more eyeballs for this non-story, will this writer and co-hacks then go on a candlelight vigil.
Go on, Print….write about REAL stuff. Meantime, enjoy the world cup cricket.
Once Amit Shah settles down in next two years, Rajnath will find himself less relevant. Under Modi, only capabilities and efficiency matter and nobody is a regional or vote bank leader. To that extent, Modi has changed the structure of BJP politics as well. If Rajnath is found not delivering in defence, his days are numbered. On the other hand, a young and dynamic team is taking over and this is not a mean achievement for BJP and Modi. If it fails to deliver, voters will throw them out. This is a good change in Indian politics.