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Why we gave India's PM a rock star welcome
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14 minutes
Released:
May 25, 2023
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When he touched down in Sydney this week, India's leader received a rock star welcome.
A few weeks back, Narendra Modi became the leader of the most populous nation in the world, after India surpassed China for the title.
Now, he wants to transform India's economy into a global superpower to rival Beijing.
Today, a fellow at the Australia India Institute, Dr Pradeep Taneja, on the two faces of Prime Minister Modi, and why - despite his chequered human rights record - nations like Australia can't resist him.
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Dr Pradeep Taneja, senior lecturer, University of Melbourne and academic fellow, Australia India Institute
A few weeks back, Narendra Modi became the leader of the most populous nation in the world, after India surpassed China for the title.
Now, he wants to transform India's economy into a global superpower to rival Beijing.
Today, a fellow at the Australia India Institute, Dr Pradeep Taneja, on the two faces of Prime Minister Modi, and why - despite his chequered human rights record - nations like Australia can't resist him.
Featured:
Dr Pradeep Taneja, senior lecturer, University of Melbourne and academic fellow, Australia India Institute
Released:
May 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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