After this story was published, we received many comments on Twitter and Facebook, from those who relate to being alienated by family members for their anti-Modi stance. We have updated the story with their responses.

The Modi wave hasn’t just swept the nation. It has also birthed awkward silences among colleagues, broken friendships and caused heated arguments in family get-togethers.

According to many people – especially from Hindu families – who oppose the divisive and communal rule of the BJP, it has become impossible to have conversations with family members who are staunch supporters of the BJP government, and Narendra Modi in particular. Dads, uncles, aunts and even a few cousins have all dedicated to the cause of Modi.

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