Is Modi facing his own Bangladesh moment?
Demanding the resignation of a minister is one thing. It is uncomfortable for a government, occasionally embarrassing for a prime minister, but ultimately manageable. Ministers can be sacrificed and their departures can be presented as accountability, and governments can move on. Demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner is quite another matter and for […] The post Is Modi…
Nahid Islam, a member of the movement that led to the removal of Sheikh Hasina and the convener of the National Citizen Party, has expressed support for protests in New Delhi. Islam stated that the struggles of young people in Bangladesh and India are interconnected and urged Indian citizens to demand electoral accountability and protect democratic rights against fascism and religious supremacy.
Asif Nazrul, a former adviser to the interim government in Bangladesh, also voiced opposition to the current Indian administration. According to the Times of India, Nazrul stated that people in Bangladesh have suffered due to the politics of Narendra Modi and noted that he is waiting to witness the Prime Minister's downfall.
Asia Times noted that while demanding the resignation of a minister is a manageable situation for a government, demands for the resignation of the chief election commissioner present a different matter for a prime minister.
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- Bangladesh party backs CJP stir, ex-Yunus aide seeks Modi's fall timesofindia.indiatimes.com
