India is now a testing ground for whether demagoguery or deteriorating living conditions exert a greater sway on voters.

Actor Akshay Kumar shared a candid picture with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a recent event in Delhi. Along with the photo, the actor expressed his admiration and delight at meeting him.

Criticism of the Home Minister and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) also surfaced online, with users questioning the ...