Global news agency Reuters has sparked fresh political debate in India with a detailed analysis on potential leadership scenarios in the post-Modi era. The report explores who could emerge as Prime Minister if Narendra Modi steps back from active politics after the 2029 general elections, when he will be 79.
What has particularly surprised political circles is Reuters’ suggestion that Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu—or even his son and state IT minister Nara Lokesh—could enter the prime ministerial race. The analysis, authored by Shritama Bose, examines a scenario where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) fails to secure a clear majority and the NDA becomes heavily dependent on strong regional allies.
The report notes that Modi will be midway through his third term by 2026, and while a fourth term cannot be entirely ruled out, it appears increasingly unlikely. In such a situation, regional leaders with coalition experience could gain prominence. Reuters highlights Chandrababu Naidu’s long political career, administrative experience, and proven ability to navigate coalition politics as factors that could elevate his national relevance. It even suggests that Nara Lokesh could be considered, should regional forces emerge as decisive power brokers within the NDA.
Within the BJP, the analysis identifies Union Home Minister Amit Shah as the most influential leader after Modi and a frontrunner in succession discussions. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is also mentioned as a potential contender, though this has raised eyebrows among observers who question why Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, widely regarded as one of the BJP’s most popular leaders after Modi, is not given similar prominence.
Overall, the Reuters assessment has reignited conversations about India’s political future beyond Modi, underscoring the possibility that regional leaders could play a decisive role in a fragmented electoral landscape and coalition-driven power structure.
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