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Modi’s personal power derives from the backing of 1.4 billion Indians
  • Modi states that his strength is not his name but the support of the entire Indian population.
  • He links this collective backing to India’s ancient Vedic tradition and the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
  • The claim underscores a leadership philosophy that sees the nation as the source of legitimacy rather than individual charisma.
Narendra ModiLex Fridman00:00:04

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My strength lies not in my name, but in the backing of 1.4 billion Indians Narendra Modi
Whenever we speak of peace, the world listens to us. Because India is the land of Gautama Buddha and Mahatma Gandhi. Narendra Modi

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India's Collective Strength

Modi frames his personal authority as inseparable from the 1.4 billion citizens of India, emphasizing the country's historic cultural heritage and its role as a global peacemaker.

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