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At a glance: 100 days of Narendra Modi and his government

2nd September marked the 100th day since Narendra Modi was sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of India. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) took charge on 26 May and formed India's strongest government after

2.    The BJP has been criticized for practicing politics of vendetta. They made it clear from the very beginning that they wanted all the governors appointed by the UPA government to be replaced with their own people. The government sacked Kamla Beniwal aged 87. She was the governor of Gujarat who shared hostile relationship with Narendra Modi while he was the Chief Minister of the State. They first had her transferred to Mirzoram for a couple of days before transferring her.

3.    Despite disapproval of the Supreme Court, and continuous demands of the Congress, the government adamantly refused to grant the Congress position of Leader of Opposition.

Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said that she was merely following the constitution. The Supreme Court expressed concern over appointment of Lokpal that required the presence of LoP. NDA government decided to provide Z-plus security to Muzaffarnagar riots accused Sangeet Som. His case is pending in the High Court. This move not just drew sharp criticisms but it also raises questions on BJP apparent move to promote polarized politics. Modi – led government also appointed Uttar Pradesh's controversial figure Yogi Adityanath, MP of Gorakhpur, to lead campaign in Uttar Pradesh by-polls. Yogi Adityanath is the one who raked the ‘Love Jihad' issue, which spread communal hatred between two communities.