In a way, that explains Modi mania in India. Admittedly, he is an effective administrator, so that means in a sea of ineffeciency, his attractiveness to Indian voters increases.
He has effectively turned the Hindutva into an extension of himself. He has become the BJP.
I often hear from Pakistanis how would we deal with this Hindu extremist. The fact is, we had Desai and Vajpayee who were supposed to be Hindu extremists, but did more in terms of Indo-Pak relations.
The concern with Modi is that he fancies himself to be a domineering figure, always talks in hyper-masculine tone.
I am as suspicious of the R.S.S. types as the Islamist types.
Religion and politics is not supposed to be brought up in social parties. And they do not mix together well either.