Veteran journalist Priyan points out that Prime Minister Modi's weakening influence, due to his loss of a parliamentary majority, is affecting his standing both domestically and internationally. Modi is attempting to regain ground through foreign policy initiatives, but Rahul Gandhi, as Leader of the Opposition, is posing a significant challenge. Gandhi, supported by a stronger coalition and the success of his "Bharat Jodo Yatra," has been raising issues like crony capitalism and social division, disrupting Modi's strategies and forcing him to reconsider his approach​