Breaking News: The Coward Behind the Curtain, Governance by Fear, Fraud, and Flight

 

Breaking News: The Coward Behind the Curtain, Governance by Fear, Fraud, and Flight

Let’s begin with a disclaimer, one I’ve repeated so many times, I might as well put it on a T-shirt: I have never called Narendra Modi a thief, a liar, a criminal, a coward, or the most corrupt leader India has ever elected.

Nope. Not once.

I merely agree enthusiastically with the countless Indians, opposition parties, independent journalists, whistleblowers, and even Google search results who have called him those things. Because at some point, when every compass points in the same direction, you don’t need to draw your own map.

It’s not slander if it’s an observation. And what a spectacle we’ve been given to observe.

Let’s talk courage. The kind of courage that vanishes the moment Parliament starts asking uncomfortable questions. The kind that books international flights the minute Rahul Gandhi clears his throat. The kind that hides behind foreign flags when domestic fires rage. Yes, India has a prime minister who treats accountability like a contagious disease and Air India as his personal escape hatch.

But again, I’m not calling him a coward. I’m simply pointing out that the moment things get hot in Delhi, he develops a sudden affection for global diplomacy and very distant microphones.

And oh, the corruption. The sheer audacity of it. Elections aren’t just contested, they’re curated. Opposition leaders don’t compete; they get arrested. EVMs don’t malfunction; they perform miracles. Voter rolls don’t reflect reality, they’re “updated” at record speeds that would make Usain Bolt sweat.

Take Bihar. The Election Commission, apparently now a fully-owned subsidiary of Modi & Co., decides to verify the identity of 85 million voters in 30 days. Something that normally takes two years. What’s the rush? Perhaps a few too many anti-Modi voters survived the last purge. Can’t have that happen again.

And when a journalist dares to uncover this farce? File an FIR. Charge the messenger. When the case reaches the Supreme Court, and the outcome look grim? Withdraw the FIR. Classic damage control because nothing says innocence like running from a verdict.

Meanwhile, laws are passed like fast food: quick, cheap, and terrible for the constitution. Data is deleted like it’s radioactive. Transparency is treated as treason. And every day, one more pillar of democracy is hollowed out, polished, and presented as “strong leadership.”

And yet, through it all, Modi remains “misunderstood”? Hardly.

He’s not misunderstood. He’s perfectly understood. By the public. By the media, at least the fraction of it that hasn’t been muzzled. By international watchdogs. And by every Google search that autocompletes “most corrupt Indian leader” with his name at the top. You don’t need a PhD to connect these dots. You just need functioning eyes.

So let’s stop pretending this is about opinion. This is about evidence.

I don’t call Modi a thief. I don’t call him a liar. I don’t even call him a coward.

But I do agree loudly and unapologetically with the millions who do. Because frankly, at this point, it would be intellectually dishonest not to.

 


Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM

    What a clever piece.

    You’ve masterfully claimed the high ground by not calling Modi a thief, a liar, a coward, or corrupt while repeating every one of those accusations and then backing them up with evidence. Brilliant.
    Since you don’t live in India, as you helpfully remind us, you’re just echoing what others have said. Loudly. And passionately. With documentation. So if anyone tries to accuse you of defamation, this article clearly absolves you. After all, you’re not accusing, just agreeing. With data. And Google.
    Truly, a textbook case of how to say everything without technically saying anything. Well played.

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