For much of Narendra Modi’s 12 years ruling India, he’s looked nearly unbeatable at the polls. This weekend he swiftly yielded to a group that didn’t exist a few months ago, energizing opponents who have struggled to gain traction against one of the nation’s most powerful leaders.
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-26/modi-punctured-as-awakened-india-students-force-swift-retreat)