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Varshney Quoted by Delhi NYT Bureau Chief

May 20, 2019 New York Times Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India during a roadshow in Varanasi, India, last month

Modi dressed in orange riding on a car covered with pink rose petals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India during a roadshow in Varanasi, India, last month

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CCSA's Director, Ashutosh Varshney was quoted today by Jeffrey Gettleman, NYT Buearu Chief in Delhi in an article titled, "The choice in India: 'Our Trump' or a Messier Democracy."  In his interview with Gettleman Varshney commented, Modi is doing what these other leaders are doing — he’s projecting resolve, masculinity, determination, daring and courage.” Read the full article for greater details.