Searching for the Indian right

Mr Modi's supporters are eager to call themselves right-wing, but what do they stand for really?

I am often intrigued by supporters of this government who describe themselves as being right wing. Because they love the description so much, the social media shorthand for such people has become “RW”, an indication of the political position they claim to subscribe to.

As political terms go, left wing is not difficult to define. People who claim to be leftists usually believe in certain things: The importance of the role of the state as an agent of change, a suspicion of private capital and those who control it, and a commitment to welfare measures.

This description clearly applies to India’s Communist