Critics of India's Modi migrate online as mainstream media stays deferential

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As India's general election approaches, critics of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are finding their voices online rather than in mainstream media. Online platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram have become popular outlets for individuals to express their criticism of Modi and the BJP. YouTuber Dhruv Rathee's video accusing Modi of behaving like a dictator has garnered over 27 million views. Other voices critical of Modi are also active on social media, particularly in the Hindi language. Despite the online criticism, opinion polls still predict Modi and the BJP will win the election. However, the online criticism indicates an appetite for critical content and may mobilize those who already oppose the BJP.

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