Not to nitpickBJP can and should've done at least some of those things in the last 5 years. You are already a fascist in the world's eyes for Art 370 and CAA. It's not like the international image can get any worse. Might as well use that power that people have granted you and go full throttle.

But true, India should not be overly concerned about its 'image' in those media and academic circles. They are going to dislike and be critical of Modi and the BJP anyway.