Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party have come under heavy criticism for a $33 million plan to build the largest statue in the world.
India’s new budget sparks outcry over plans for world’s largest statue
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U.S. spying claims throw wrench into India diplomatic efforts
Recent revelations by American whistleblower Edward Snowden are casting a pall over nascent U.S. efforts to reenergize relations with India.
India makes diplomatic inroads with new Bangladesh policy
The success of a high-level visit by Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj to Bangladesh this week marks a crucial milestone in relations between the two states and in the Modi government’s broader campaign for regional cohesion.
Sri Lanka stands firm on devolution
Despite growing pressure from India’s newly-elected government, Sri Lanka has announced this week that it has again rejected devolving police and land powers to provinces as required by its constitution.
Modi faces tug-of-war on Kashmir
India’s newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party has, just a few short weeks after being elected into power, found itself with an open can of worms on its hands on the already-sensitive subject of Kashmir.
BJP minister sets off political firestorm with Kashmir remarks
Just over a week after being voted into power, India’s newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party has ignited criticism after a junior minister called for a debate on the subject of Indian-administered Kashmir’s autonomous status.
Modi defies expectations with invite to Pakistan’s P.M.
India’s newly elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised eyebrows on Wednesday after issuing an unexpected invitation to Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to attend his upcoming inauguration.
As Modi ascends to power, questions remain about India’s foreign policy
While the controversial Hindu nationalist leader’s views on India’s domestic political and economic situation are well known, there remains quite a bit more ambiguity around his foreign policy.
Modi vows to deport Bangladeshis from India
Modi’s threats against Bangladeshi immigrants should serve as a reminder that despite his modest attempts at tempering his image for broader palatability, the leader is still as fully committed to the interests of his Hindu nationalist base.
Modi marriage not the bombshell rivals are hoping for
The confirmation of Narendra Modi’s marital status, which has been rumored for months, has been seized on by his political rivals as evidence of the politician’s duplicity.
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