How a Right PM took Left turn

Despite carrying a Right-wing image and unabashed endorsement of Hindu cultural ideals and symbols, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welfare approach is considered closer to the Left. Having drawn lessons from ill-fated 2004 Shining India campaign, Modi didn't want to let adversaries daub the party as pro-rich. MANREGA was made more accountable and Food Security Act rolled out.

from Times of India http://bit.ly/2VKSsC7