Tag: Narendra Modi

AI-edited Screengrab from the Trailer of Dhurandhar: The Revenge Bollywood Film
Analysis, Democracy, Human Rights

The Architecture of Autocracy: Propaganda, Transnational Repression, and the Poisoning of Indian Culture

AI-edited Screengrab from the Trailer of Dhurandhar: The Revenge Bollywood Film
AI-edited Screengrab from the Trailer of Dhurandhar: The Revenge Bollywood Film

The Architecture of Autocracy: Propaganda, Transnational Repression, and the Poisoning of Indian Culture

The RMN Foundation maintains that the current “narrative building” in India mirrors the “Gleichschaltung” of 1930s Germany.

By Rakesh Raman
New Delhi | March 31, 2026

As the world enters the second quarter of 2026, the RMN Foundation is sounding a global alarm. The “Smokescreen” of manufactured narratives in India is no longer just a domestic issue; it has become a central component of a regime-led strategy to mask transnational repression and systemic democratic decay.

1. The Institutional Verdict: V‑Dem & USCIRF 2026

The latest institutional reports confirm the dark reality that the RMN Foundation has consistently highlighted. read more

AI-generated representational image of men and women standing outside a polling booth to vote in an Indian election. Photo: RMN News Service
Corruption, Democracy, Research, Unrest

Strategic Analysis of Democratic and Economic Challenges in India

AI-generated representational image of men and women standing outside a polling booth to vote in an Indian election. Photo: RMN News Service
AI-generated representational image of men and women standing outside a polling booth to vote in an Indian election. Photo: RMN News Service

Strategic Analysis of Democratic and Economic Challenges in India

An October 2025 Snapshot

This web of interconnected issues risks creating systemic paralysis, where the state’s capacity to address any single major challenge is crippled by compounding failures in other essential domains.

By Rakesh Raman
New Delhi | October 19, 2025

1.0 The Crisis in Governance and Democratic Institutions

Robust democratic institutions and effective governance are the bedrock of national stability and long-term progress. They provide the framework for fair elections, accountable leadership, and the delivery of essential public services. However, recent events in India raise significant questions about the integrity and efficacy of the nation’s political and administrative systems. This section analyzes key incidents that highlight a growing crisis in electoral processes, high-level political conduct, and municipal administration. read more

RMN Foundation founder Rakesh Raman running an education campaign with the help of student volunteers in New Delhi, India. Photo: RMN News Service
Activities, Research

RMN Foundation Publishes Three Landmark Research Reports on Democracy, Judiciary, and Education

RMN Foundation founder Rakesh Raman running an education campaign with the help of student volunteers in New Delhi, India. Photo: RMN News Service
RMN Foundation founder Rakesh Raman running an education campaign with the help of student volunteers in New Delhi, India. Photo: RMN News Service

RMN Foundation Publishes Three Landmark Research Reports on Democracy, Judiciary, and Education

Each report is archived on Zenodo, developed under the European OpenAIRE program and operated by CERN, providing a permanent DOI-based citation. They are also available on Academia.edu for broader global access and research collaboration.

🗓️ RMN Foundation Reseach Desk
New Delhi, October 15, 2025

RMN Foundation has released three comprehensive research reports authored by Rakesh Raman, a national award-winning journalist and founder of the organization. These studies provide a data-driven and evidence-based assessment of India’s governance, justice, and education systems, highlighting the urgent need for structural reform. read more