Thread by @Karthik_Rao_TTM

Overall, the life cycle of a despot is often characterized by a trajectory of increasing power and control, followed by a decline in legitimacy and stability, and ultimately, a downfall.
@Lavanya

2. Consolidation of Power: The despot consolidates power by suppressing opposition, controlling the media and judiciary, and creating a cult of personality.
Ticked all boxes. Pegasur, ED, Godi, Loya et al

3. Aggressive Actions: The early stages of a despot's rule can be characterized by aggressive actions to assert authority and establish dominance.
Tick. The most foolhardy demo.

4. Maintenance of Power: The despot becomes more entrenched in power, relying on propaganda, patronage, and fear to maintain control.
Check. ED, VIKAS, acche Din and a hundred other Jumlas.

5. Increased Repression: The despot may become more paranoid and repressive, cracking down on dissent and perceived threats to their rule.
Tried to ram down Farm Bill, #Lakhimpurkheri

6. Mistakes and External Pressures: The despot may become overconfident or complacent, leading to mistakes that undermine regime, or weaken the despot's grip on power.
Farm Bill was the beginning of the end. And bodies floating in the Ganga. And Doklam

7. Desperate Measures: In the later stages a despot may resort to desperate measures to stay in power, including violence and repression. This is also when the despot becomes the butt of ridicule, the laughing stock of the common people.
#vishwagoo
#rajababufancydress

8. Downfall: Eventually, a despot may be overthrown through popular uprising, external intervention, or internal power struggles within their own regime.

1. Rise to Power: A despot may come to power through a coup or by exploiting a crisis or weakness in the existing power structure.

@threadreaderapp unroll