Modi@20

The rise of Narendra Modi is a
watershed moment in Indian politics. In fact, such is the magnitude of his
influence on the country that India’s governance paradigm and political
history can be easily divided into two distinct eras—pre-Modi and post-Modi.

Modi became the chief minister of the Indian state of Gujarat in 2001. He
was undefeated in all subsequent elections and became the state’s longest
serving chief minister. While Modi strode Gujarat like a colossus, propelling
multi-dimensional progress, bigger responsibilities beckoned. Modi’s
exemplary success in Gujarat, paved the way for him to be popularly elected
India’s prime minister in an overwhelming victory in 2014. He is a prime
minister unlike anyone earlier, both in terms of appeal and body of work. As
a result, in 2019, he was re-elected with an even bigger mandate.
His appeal is the result of his work in many domains over a long social,
political and administrative career. Modi’s impact is not restricted to India
alone, and numerous national and international polls regularly declare that
he is the most popular international leader.
In 2021, Modi completed twenty continuous years as the head of a
government. This book, a compilation of chapters authored by eminent intellectuals
and domain experts, attempts a definitive and expansive exploration into the
fundamental transformation of Gujarat and India over the last twenty years
due to Modi’s unique model of governance.