Exposing Modi’s India: Political Rot, Hindutva Politics, and the “Atmanirbhar” Military Myth

The story India shows to the world, one of a rising democratic power, is quickly falling apart. Under the Modi government, state power is used not for development but for crushing opponents, shutting out minorities, and making empty military threats. Recent events in politics and defence show a nation struggling with deep failures, masked only by aggressive words. From excluding Muslims in Bihar to failed “self-reliance” dreams, the true face of the BJP’s “New India” is clear.

Bihar Polls and Muslim Exclusion

The political situation in India is still defined by the BJP’s push for a Hindutva state. The upcoming Bihar polls are more proof of this dividing plan, where India’s largest minority is being pushed out of politics.

♦ The BJP’s Hindutva Agenda: The BJP’s candidate list is a clear statement. It shows that political power in their vision is only for the majority community, finalizing the political sidelining of Muslims.

♦ The Opposition’s Empty Failure: While the Congress party has included a few Muslim candidates, this limited move is just for show. It highlights the deep failure of so-called secular parties to fight the BJP’s divisive politics.

Jharkhand and Collapsing Opposition

The situation in Jharkhand is a clear example of how the anti-BJP alliance is being broken from within. The JMM’s decision to contest alone is not just a disagreement; it shows a deeper problem in India’s democracy.

♦ Breaking the Anti-BJP Alliance: This move effectively breaks opposition unity, ensuring a split vote that directly helps the BJP keep power.

♦ A Victory by Division: This allows the ruling party to win not through popular support, but through a plan of dividing those who stand against it.

Coercive Politics and State Power

The breakdown of alliances like in Jharkhand does not happen for no reason. It comes after strong state pressure. The Modi government has used state agencies as weapons to scare and silence all political opposition.

♦ Weaponizing Federal Agencies: Agencies like the ED and CBI are no longer fair. They have been turned into the political tools of the BJP, used to trouble and blackmail opposition leaders.

♦ A Strategy of Fear: This creates a mood of constant fear, forcing regional parties to give in to the BJP’s control. It is a divide-and-rule plan to stop all disagreement.

Reckless Militarism Against Pakistan

Without real successes at home, the BJP government often turns to dangerous war-talk to turn attention away. The Defence Minister’s recent BrahMos threats against Pakistan are a classic example of this desperate method.

♦ A Pattern of Reckless Threats: The repeated threats to use missiles are not the words of a confident power but of a government that prefers panic over peaceful talks.

♦ “Operation Sindoor” and Hysteria: Naming exercises like “Operation Sindoor” is a clear attempt to mix religion with military affairs and stir up nationalist feelings for political gain.

Propaganda as a Political Tool

This war hysteria is built on pure propaganda. The constant aggressive talk is carefully designed to build a false image of strength. This is a mask to hide the government’s many failures from its own people.

♦ Masking Internal Failures: This entire show of force is a distraction. It is designed to make the public forget about the failing economy, joblessness, and public anger by pointing to an outside enemy.

The Failed “Self-Reliance” Dream

For years, India has bragged about its “Atmanirbhar” or self-reliance policy in defence. However, the recent $7.4 billion plan to import jet engines exposes this entire campaign as an empty slogan.

♦ The $7.4 Billion Import Bill: This huge import deal proves that India is still completely dependent on foreign suppliers for needed military technology, making its “self-reliance” claims a joke.

♦ Exposed Technological Weakness: After decades of effort, India’s domestic industry is still not able to produce high-performance engines, showing its lack of technical skill.

DRDO’s Copied “Astra Mark-2”

India’s defence research group, the DRDO, is full of repeated failures. The new “Astra Mark-2” missile is the latest example. It appears to be a product not of new invention, but of simple copying.

♦ Dishonest Research Methods: Reports strongly suggest the missile is a copy of China’s PL-15. This exposes India’s dishonest research practices and its need to steal technology from its rivals.

A Culture of Hypocrisy and Failure

The DRDO’s actions reveal a deep hypocrisy. The country publicly complains about tech theft while doing it in secret. This desperation to show power only highlights its actual weakness.

♦ Crying “Theft”: India often accuses other countries of technological theft, yet its own top defence group is caught doing the same thing.

♦ Showing False Strength: This hypocrisy hurts its international standing and exposes its desperation to project a false image of military strength that is not backed by real ability.

Conclusion

These events are not separate. They are clear signs of a deep sickness in the Indian state under Modi. The political system is being emptied by exclusion and force. The military’s image is built on careless threats and copied technology. The dream of self-reliance is dead. The false front of India as a skilled, secular, and rising power is falling apart, revealing a state defined by its failures and its intolerance.