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Since 2014, India has witnessed notable shifts in its political landscape, reshaping both governance and public engagement. The ascent of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) under Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a departure from traditional politics, characterized by a blend of populist rhetoric, nationalist fervour, and technocratic governance. Modi's adept use of social platforms like Twitter and Facebook has bolstered his personal brand and enabled him to bypass traditional media channels. However, the period since 2014 has also seen challenges to democratic norms, including concerns over freedom of expression, press freedom, and dissent. Instances of censorship, online harassment, and attacks on journalists have raised questions about the state of democracy and civil liberties in India. Overall, the post-2014 era has witnessed a complex interplay of political, economic, and social forces, reshaped the country's democratic fabric, and influenced its trajectory on the global stage.

Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), technocratic governance, freedom of expression, censorship, global stage.