New York, March 4 -- The Indian state of Karnataka went to elections in May 2023. It was surprising to note how the Chinese media gave coverage to a state election in India, a phenomenon that was not seen before.

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) published articles with headlines like "What Congress' Win over Modi's BJP in Karnataka Means for India's 2024 Election," and "Bye-bye Modi? Ruling BJP voted in key Indian states ahead of the national vote."

This gives a clear indication that China and many other nations who do not find Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government suitable for their agenda would undertake steps to either unseat him or weaken his position so that he cannot take hard decisions. Fair and free elections are t...