Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:17pm on 27 Oct 2026,Tuesday India Global
New York Times journalist Lydia Polgreen has faced criticism from Indian commentators over her October 26 opinion column, “In India, I Saw Things That Should Scare Trump.” The piece argued that protests in India should concern US President Donald Trump, suggesting young, educated Indians were increasingly willing to challenge the BJP-led central government. Critics questioned whether Polgreen’s week-long visit to New Delhi and conversations at two protest sites could support broad conclusions about the political mood of a country of 1.4 billion people. They argued that demonstrations may reflect genuine grievances without necessarily signalling a wider political shift, while limited turnout alone cannot rule out public discontent. (P C: Anand Singh, Social Media)
