Modi's rule since 2014 is defined by one overriding core principle: Centralize powers as much as you can, as fast as you can, as debilitatingly as you can, and neutralise powers of state/ federal units as much, as fast and as deeply as you can ie. reduce the latter to being mere bystanders in a supposedly democratic regime. Taxes remain the most potent weapon to achieve this deadly centralization in a humongous nation like India! The non-BJP ruled states are thus handicapped, forever pleading with the Centre to devolve their rightful share of taxes and other monies from the central pool. The game is simple ; do what I say, praise what I do or accept fiscal beggardom. So this is a unitary form of government or dictatorial one. Modi's operandi ensures we have the perfect ''My way or the highway" sarkar.
