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Why I do not support Modi Government?

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Why I Do Not Support the Modi Government A leader is often judged on the basis of three key factors: the condition of the military,  the condition of the farmers, the condition of the workers. Let me address each of these one by one. 1) Condition of the Military Strong militaries are built on robust domestic weapons manufacturing. In my view, the government has not done enough to truly strengthen indigenous defense production. While it is often claimed that India’s defense exports are rising and that the country is becoming self-reliant, much of what we see involves systems assembled in India, with several critical components still imported from abroad. This raises questions about how deep that self-reliance really is. Additionally, the increase in FDI limits in the defense sector—from 49% to 75%—means greater participation of multinational companies. While some argue this brings investment and technology, it can also increase dependence on foreign entities for critical defense nee...