Narcissistic personality disorder

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has renamed the world’s largest cricket stadium after himself, prompting sycophancy from supporters and charges of flagrant narcissism by opponents
     

Narcissists-in-Chief: Donald Trump, Richard Nixon, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong-un, Narendra Modi

Narcissistic Personality Disorder
(Symptoms of NPD as defined by Mayo Clinic)

Arrogance: Grandiose sense of self-importance, entitlement

Lying: Deflect blame onto others even if it means lying

Superiority: Expect to be recognised as superior, even without achievements that warrant it

Envy: Be envious of others and believe others envy them

Criticism: Viewed as a threat – attack those who criticise

Manipulative: Lying, cheating, bullying, and exploiting others to get what they want

Fantasies: Preoccupation with visions of success, power, brilliance

Lack of empathy: Unable, unwilling to recognise needs of others
        

Sources: Financial Times, Mayo Clinic 
Pictures: Associated Press 
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