**Bill Gates and Narendra Modi: A Partnership Amid Controversies**

Mon Mar 17 2025 13:58:17 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**Bill Gates and Narendra Modi: A Partnership Amid Controversies**

The intricate relationship between the billionaire philanthropist and India's Prime Minister facing scrutiny for democratic backslides.


Their alliance raises questions about humanitarian values against the backdrop of political intrigue.

In September 2019, Bill Gates honored Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a notable award from the Gates Foundation, recognizing his efforts to enhance sanitation in the country—a move that ignited substantial backlash. Prominent human rights advocates, including three Nobel Peace Prize winners, promptly criticized Gates for celebrating Modi, citing significant regressions in democracy and civil liberties during his administration. They urged Gates to reconsider this accolade in light of its implications for the foundation’s mission to combat inequity and promote life preservation.

Despite the discontent, the relationship between Gates and Modi has flourished over the past decade, characterized by numerous meetings and public endorsements from Gates. Ahead of India's upcoming general election in 2024, Gates featured prominently in a televised discussion with Modi, which served to enhance the Indian leader's reputation as a forward-thinking politician.

As Gates prepares for his third trip to India in three years, he's set to engage with local leaders and innovators about the country's advancements. On his blog, Gates expressed anticipation for the visit, framing it as an opportunity to explore the progress made by both India and the foundation. Critics perceive this collaboration as mutually beneficial, yet they caution that it obscures pressing human rights issues under Modi's governance.

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