The Politics of Fabric In India's complex and often contradictory landscape of politics, fashion has become an integral tool for leaders to convey their identity, ideology, and vision.
Recent appearances by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have highlighted how clothing can be used to send powerful messages to the public.
Modi's carefully curated wardrobe has been a subject of interest for years, with his bandhgalas and jackets becoming instantly recognisable.