To Orban via Thatcher, Harper and Lee

Biggest victims of Modi Sarkar's ever-changing narratives are its supporters

The by-poll results across the country, announced on Thursday, are in stark contrast to the euphoria experienced by Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party exactly four years ago. In May 2014, the Indian electorate thought it had found the solution to all its problems in Mr Modi’s leadership. As against the bumbling and mumbling Manmohan Singh-led government, Mr Modi had come across as someone who had the commonsensical answer to all worries. For instance, to farmers, he promised higher prices, and to consumers, he promised lower prices. The promises flew in all directions and were made to everyone in