INDIA ON THE INTERNATIONAL STAGE
The BJP has said that during Mr Modi’s premiership, India has evolved on the global stage to become a force to be reckoned with by other world powers.
For many of his supporters, Mr Modi’s appeal is his personality and how he has embraced his Hindu faith openly in the world’s most populous country.
They said he has raised the confidence of Indians as a people, and they believe the country’s rise will depend on him staying in power.
“There is not a single thing that we don’t like about Modi,” said one supporter. “The way he speaks, and when he goes abroad, the sort of respect he is shown, I feel like those world leaders are respecting me personally.”
Another supporter said: “Modi is a firm believer in the Hindu faith, and we all admire him for it. He is a very devoted and religious person. I think he is blessed by God and that is why he has such a resounding mandate.”
One supporter said India has been plagued by corruption and scandals for years, adding: “But since Modi came to power, he has promised us that he won’t let anyone take bribes.”
