Those who think Modi's boat has finally sunk and his coffin has been put into the ground might want to recall the events from his past.
Those with strong recollections might recall the death, destruction, and destitution he caused and proudly presided over soon after becoming the chief minister in Gujarat. The callous and imperious manner in which he taunted hapless victims of the riots remains seared in memories. He went on to win election after election in the state and finally everywhere in India.
Not to forget the casual surreptitiousness with which he robbed people of their dignity and money in the name of demonetization in 2016. The Indian economy never recovered after that with complete decimation of the informal sector of businesses. He exulted on the miseries of the people begging for their own money. And for that, he was rewarded with a thumping win in the largest Indian state where a sadist monk, his alter ego, became the chief minister.
Perhaps, his cruelest act had been reserved for the poor village wretches, whom he turned into complete destitute within three hours. When he announced the 'strictest' lockdown globally, India had only 524 confirmed cases with COVID-19. A less insane leader would have used that time to prepare for the worst in the future. Then maniacs have no use for logic and reason. For Modi, it was the project megalomania. He had to match empty India with the developed world. Once again, he single-handedly destroyed the economy and made millions destitute. For that, he was handsomely rewarded with an election victory in Bihar. That was the place where most migrant workers returned in the aftermath of Modi's insanity.
With patients gasping for breaths, dying for the lack of oxygen and hospitals, dead without a place for dignified final rites is the epitome of Modi's entire political career and persona. The fabric of the pluralistic society and liberal politics was given an open burial through the overt acts of the Modi regime. It would be foolhardy to call India still a democracy. Modi has turned India into an obscurantist country on the pyres of victims of his dance of the death.
