Rising global opposition to right-wing movements and policies

On a foggy Monday morning in Chandigarh, Anish Gawande awoke to news of Brazil's President Lula's surprising electoral victory, a moment that inspired hope for political change in India. As a vocal critic of Prime Minister Modi's right-wing government, Gawande saw parallels between Lula's diverse coalition and India's Gen Z protests against autocracy and economic stagnation. This global wave of progressivism, echoed by leaders across the world, signals a potential resurgence of democratic movements amidst rising authoritarianism.