Modi & Trump – Two Leaders, One Path ఒకే దారిలో నడిచిన నేతలు: మోదీ & ట్రంప్
ఇద్దరు నేతలు, ఒకే బాట - Modi & Trump – Two Leaders, One Path : ఒకరు ప్రపంచంలోనే అతిపెద్ద ప్రజాస్వామ్య దేశానికి అధినేత. మరొకరు అత్యంత శక్తివంతమైన దేశానికి అధ్యక్షుడు. ఒకరు నరేంద్ర మోదీ. ఇంకొకరు డొనాల్డ్ ట్రంప్. వారిద్దరి మధ్య వేల మైళ్ళ దూరం ఉండవచ్చు. వారి రాజకీయ నేపథ్యాలు వేరు కావచ్చు. కానీ వారిద్దరినీ ఒకే గాటన కట్టే అంశాలు చాలా ఉన్నాయి. వారి రాజకీయ ప్రయాణం, పరిపాలన శైలి ఒకే అచ్చులో పోతపోసినట్టు అనిపిస్తుంది.
మోదీ, ట్రంప్ ఇద్దరూ రాజకీయాల్లోకి ఓ కొత్త శక్తిలా దూసుకొచ్చారు. అప్పటికే ఉన్న రాజకీయ వ్యవస్థపై ప్రజల్లో ఉన్న వ్యతిరేకతను చాకచక్యంగా వాడుకున్నారు. తాము ఆ వ్యవస్థకు చెందిన వారం కాదని, ప్రజల పక్షాన పోరాడటానికి వచ్చిన బయటి వాళ్ళమని చాటుకున్నారు. వాషింగ్టన్‌లోని అవినీతి రాజకీయాలపై ట్రంప్ యుద్ధం ప్రకటించారు.
- "Modi & Trump: Parallel Journeys in Populist Politics"
Two Leaders, One Path: Modi & Trump – Two Leaders, One Path ఒకే దారిలో నడిచిన నేతలు: మోదీ & ట్రంప్
One is the supreme leader of the world’s largest democracy. The other is the president of the most powerful nation on Earth. One is Narendra Modi, the other Donald Trump. Though separated by thousands of miles and raised in vastly different political landscapes, there are striking similarities between them — in their rise to power, leadership style, and political strategies.
Both Modi and Trump stormed into politics like a force of
nature, riding a wave of public discontent with the existing political system.
They skilfully positioned themselves as outsiders—champions of the
people—promising to disrupt the entrenched elite.
Trump declared war on the "corrupt establishment"
in Washington. Modi took aim at what he labeled the "Lutyens Media and
Intellectual Class" in Delhi. (This refers to the elite group residing in
New Delhi’s Lutyens Zone—a historically significant area designed by British
architect Edwin Lutyens, known for its broad avenues, government buildings, and
wealthy residents, often seen as disconnected from the common people.)
They both used language that resonated with the masses,
tapping into public emotion and distrust of traditional institutions.
Nationalism became a core weapon in both their
campaigns.
Trump reignited American patriotism with “Make America Great Again.”
Modi inspired with “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” — promoting unity and
inclusive growth for a “New India.”
They portrayed themselves as defenders of national interest
and sovereignty. These nationalist slogans didn’t just win them votes — they
built a loyal following, with supporters who saw them as saviors rather
than mere politicians.
A shared tactic in their political playbook: attacking
mainstream media.
Trump dismissed opposing media as “fake news.”
Modi’s supporters coined terms like “presstitutes” (a derogatory word
suggesting paid media loyalty) and branded journalists who questioned the
government as “anti-nationals.”
By undermining the media and leveraging social media
to communicate directly with citizens, they built an unshakable echo chamber.
Public criticism couldn’t penetrate the fortresses they built around
themselves.
In their administrations, personality cults flourished. Every government scheme or national success was attributed to them personally. Their messaging conveyed: “I alone can fix it.”
Power became centralized. Ministers and officials faded into the background,
reinforcing the belief that the leader is everything.
Even in economic policy, similarities emerged.
Trump promised to protect domestic industries — imposing tariffs on Chinese
imports.
Modi emphasized “Make in India,” encouraging local manufacturing.
While economists raised concerns about these populist policies, their base
stood firmly behind them.
Together, Modi and Trump represent a new political trend
in modern democracy.
Operating within democratic systems yet often weakening their spirit,
they crafted a unique form of leadership — one that plays on public hopes and
fears to gain power and hold it.
So while they come from different countries, Modi and Trump
seem to walk a very similar political path — one that continues to
reshape modern governance.
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