Is Modi the most dangerous man on the planet?

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I voted "Yes", not because I actually believe this, but due to the large numbers of people scoffing at this notion. For those who value liberal democracy, secularism, and tolerance, Modi is one of the most dangerous leaders in power today.

India was once a secular nation and its leaders portrayed themselves as representing Sikhs, Muslims, Hindus and Christians, even if their behavior often departed from their actions. In many ways, Modi's BJP is destroying this India, as he censors his opponents to further consolidate power, singles out religious minorities, openly promotes Hindutva and pursues possible ethnic cleansing in Kashmir. Unfortunately, this could all be rather durable and, if this occurs, there is a real risk of Modi ethnically cleansing parts of India that lack the troubled history of Kashmir or relegating Muslims to second-class citizen status.

Aspects of this threat are not new to India, one only has to read about the Emergency to realize this, but others are very novel and they point to some very dark outcomes.