The Rebel and The King: The similarities and fundamental differences between Modi and Trump

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrates his 69th birthday today, it is perhaps worth pondering upon the forces that fueled his rise. While many Indian supporters of the Prime Minister are loathed to admit it, there are certain remarkable parallels between the Modi Wave and the Donald Trump phenomenon. In terms of personalities, there aren’t many similarities. But in many ways, they are the perfect representatives of their respective civilizations.

Although many Indian supporters of Narendra Modi do not like him to be associated with Donald Trump, it cannot be denied that there are great similarities between the two. Perhaps they should consider, why should they trust the same media that calls Donald Trump racist and a fascist when they don’t trust them when they call Narendra Modi the same?

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