Nehru, Modi, and Colonial Legacy: Personality Dominates Context

Colonialism was India’s bane, yet its legacy continues to divide opinion. India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, chose to preserve much of that legacy; Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought to erase many of its symbols. This post highlights that Nehru and Modi’s upbringing and deeply held beliefs, reflected in their personalities, were more impactful in shaping their […]

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