Narendra Modi
Prime Minister, India
Decisions from the two weeks to 13 October 2026
12 October 2026
Modi government purges voter rolls and arrests thousands
Protesters said India’s democracy is “rotten” as Modi’s government purged voter rolls and arrested thousands. The headline did not give further numbers or details. [1]
Purging voter rolls and arresting thousands is a grave act against democratic participation, yet Modi offered no evidence tying it to any real problem.
Instead: I would have investigated specific fraud claims through courts and published the evidence before removing any voter, arresting no one for protesting.
10 October 2026
India cracks down on youth protests against Modi
India cracked down on youth protests as anger grew against Modi and the election chief. The Guardian editorial referred to a Narendra Modi gen Z crackdown. [1] [2]
Cracking down on youth protesters to shield Modi's own electoral standing, with no evidence and grossly disproportionate force, earns Terrible; the flaw is self-dealing.
Instead: I would have let the gen Z protests proceed, answered their grievances publicly, and arrested only those actually committing violence, with evidence.
12 October 2026
Modi launches IIT Madras brain mapping mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the IIT Madras Brain Centre’s mission to 3D-map over 100 human brains at cell resolution across human life. The launch was reported by IIT Madras. [1]
Mapping 100 human brains at cell resolution has genuine scientific value, but Modi cited no evidence, and the commitment is costly and hard to reverse.
Instead: I would have funded the same brain mapping through competitive peer review with published milestones and a defined budget, not a launch announcement alone.
11 October 2026
Modi and Tamil Nadu CM commit to development work
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Vijay committed themselves to working together for Tamil Nadu’s development. The Hindu reported the commitment during Modi’s Chennai visit. [1]
A joint development commitment can help Tamil Nadu, but no evidence, no mechanism, and the appearance of electoral self-interest leave it hollow.
Instead: I would have attached funded projects, timelines, and shared accountability to that Chennai commitment rather than a photograph and a promise.