Modi capitalized on social media to cultivate a political persona that relished the limelight, becoming a master of meme warfare and online engagement. But here’s the twist—now that same digital playground is being overtaken by protesters who mock his every move. Corporate media outlets, like CNN and The New York Times, seem to ignore this seismic shift, focusing instead on narratives that glorify his administrative decisions while glossing over the rising dissent. It’s almost like they’re in on it, peddling a sanitized version of reality that fits their own agenda.

Let’s not kid ourselves: These platforms were once Modi’s playground, where he could manipulate perceptions and drive the narrative. But now, it’s turned into a battlefield where young activists are sharpening their digital knives, exposing the shortcomings of his policies. This is the same media that trumpeted his rise, but now they’re silent or even dismissive of the grassroots uprising that is ridiculing him at every turn. This is a classic case of hypocrisy from the left-leaning media, who only seem to care about dissent when it’s politically useful.

What’s even more alarming is the mainstream media’s knack for creating a vacuum—choosing which voices to amplify while silencing the ones that don’t fit the narrative they want. Fox News may throw in a tidbit here and there, but they just can’t resist saving Modi from overshadowing their own problems. One thing is clear: the pendulum of narrative is swinging, and what was once a glowing portrayal can—and will—flip into scorn.