Yamini Aiyar Resigns as Think Tank President After Critiquing Modi's Governance
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Yamini Aiyar stepped down as president of Centre for Policy Research on March 26, days after criticizing PM Modi's governance in an article.
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In the Economist article, Aiyar said authoritarianism looms over India under Modi despite his electoral popularity.
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Aiyar wrote Modi's centralization of power, personality cult, and Hindu nationalist ideology are eroding Indian democracy.
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The Centre for Policy Research said Aiyar was stepping down to focus more on her research interests.
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Dr. Srinivas Chokkakula appointed the new president and CEO, taking over the role on April 1st.