How the world sees India

The world hears those who shout the loudest and sees those who act with violence. No wonder, India's reputation is getting tarnished

Recent events in India have damaged the country’s image as a vibrant, plural and successful democracy. This is a setback not only for India but also for embattled democracies across the world. It is time to reflect on this since, with general election in less than a year, the polarisation and communalisation of our political and social discourse appear to be growing. What is more, social media amplifies these pathologies in an unprecedented manner by enabling their “going viral”.

We pride ourselves in being the most tolerant of people, celebrating our diversity of faith, culture and tradition, ways of life and