Charismatic Leaders and Authoritarian Tendencies in Democracies

Imagine a leader who's super popular, like a movie star, and people really trust them.

These leaders, full of charisma, can sometimes bend the rules of democracy.

They use their charm to get things done, but they might also try to take more power.

This can be seen with leaders like Narendra Modi, who has a strong following.

While they get things done, this can weaken the democratic system by silencing critics or centralizing power.

This article explains how this happens and the dangers it poses for a healthy democracy.