During a heated election rally in Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi used divisive language that framed politics as a zero-sum game and portrayed the Muslim minority as adversaries. This rhetoric goes against his previous efforts to celebrate India’s diversity and send an expansive message to all citizens. While political debate about welfare and identity is legitimate, the PM’s speech narrowed the possibilities and painted an entire community as an adversary. This is a disturbing step back from his trajectory as a leader who has risen above India’s fault lines.