Rana Ayyub on Hindu nationalism, India-Israel relations & Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric | Episode 3 | Real Talk

Recorded: 24 April 2024 

‘The solidarity with Israel has never been stronger’ 

Voting has begun in the world’s biggest election in India, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third five-year term. 

Indian journalist and author Rana Ayyub joined us on Real Talk to speak on Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric, India’s elections, and its current relationship with Israel.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:46 Why does Modi's messaging resonate?
• 6:02 Parallels between the BJP, Israel and Gaza?
• 9:01 Modi and Netanyahu
• 15:20 The killing of Gauri Lankesh
• 24:45 Is India truly the world's largest democracy?