The Politics of Projection: How PM Modi's Remark Exposes a Larger Trend Indian politics has become increasingly characterized by personal attacks and labeling opponents as out of touch or unpatriotic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently used the term "naraaz fufa" (disgruntled uncle) to describe his critics, sparking an exchange between BJP chief Nitin Nabin and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge.
Kharge accused PM Modi of using labels like "dimagi Naxal," "urban Naxal," and "Khan Market gang" to suppress questions in a democracy and distract from the government's failures.