Modi & the virus: Criminal confusion on Covid flows from the top What Modi's tweets and actions reveal about his seriousness on COVID-19 and the "protocol", point by point, rally by rally. Remember, he is the PM. By News Desk| Updated: 12th April 2021 2:29 pm IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi adjusts his face mask at BJP HQ, a day after National Democratic Alliance (NDA) garnered majority in the Bihar Assembly polls, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. (PTI File Photo) This story is about a virus and a major problem. Let’s start simple. It is popularly believed that a strong leader is always clear about what he is doing. He is never confused nor does he confuse his followers. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India is a different type of strong. His strength is about impunity, with which he can beat the hell out of common sense and sensibility.