In "Gujarat Under Modi," Christophe Jaffrelot explores the political landscape of Gujarat under the leadership of Narendra Modi, who served as the state's Chief Minister before becoming India's Prime Minister. The book delves into Modi's rise to power, highlighting his focus on economic growth and his business-friendly policies that favored large corporations. It also examines the social and communal dynamics during his tenure, particularly the 2002 anti-Muslim violence and the subsequent political strategies that emphasized Hindu nationalism. Jaffrelot provides insights into how Gujarat became a testing ground for Modi's broader political agenda, blending religious identity with economic modernization.

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