Pakistan, Oct. 21 -- Narendra Modi came to power in 2014 promising economic prosperity, corruption free governance and a powerful India. More than a decade later, his leadership faces criticism over unemployment, religious polarisation, student protests and concerns about democratic institutions. Although he remains influential, recent developments have challenged his image of political invincibility.

The biggest electoral setback came in June 2024, when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 240 parliamentary seats, down from 303 in 2019. Falling short of the 272 required for a majority, Modi had to depend on coalition partners to form his third government. The result demonstrated that nationalist campaigning could not guarantee overwhelm...