A Date to Remember: What's Behind Modi's Nostalgia? The significance of dates can be a potent tool in politics, imbuing events with symbolic meaning and emotional resonance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address to the Indian diaspora in the Netherlands is a striking example of this phenomenon.
By recalling the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and the BJP led NDA's decisive mandate on May 16th, Modi is celebrating a historical event while also using its anniversary as a reminder of his party's achievements.