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Has Modi really changed India?

Supporters say he's turning it into a global power with a strong economy, while critics say he's increasing social tensions and eroding democratic institutions

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Modi has pushed through landmark tax and bankruptcy reforms, but poor execution of policies like demonetisation have damaged India’s economy

Iain Marlow, Vrishti Beniwal, Adrian Leung, and Hannah Dormido | Bloomberg
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants another five-year term to continue building what he’s calling a New India—a country that is hopeful, proud and prosperous. On May 23, the world will find out if the nation of 1.3 billion people wants him to stay in the job.

How much has India actually changed under Modi? Supporters say he’s turning it into a global power with a strong economy, while critics say he’s increasing social tensions and eroding democratic institutions. The data presents a mixed picture. Modi has pushed through landmark tax and bankruptcy reforms, but poor execution of policies like

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