In this discussion with Dr. David Oualaalou, I examine whether Modi’s era is coming to an end and why India’s economic reality is far weaker than the official narrative suggests.

India’s problems cannot be solved by slogans, personality politics, or grand announcements. Unemployment, poverty, institutional weakness, corruption, and social dysfunction continue to shape the country beneath the surface of headline GDP numbers.

Watch the full discussion below:

Key Takeaways

• Whether Modi’s political era is weakening
• Why India’s economic growth numbers hide deeper problems
• The reality of unemployment and poverty in India
• Why personality politics cannot fix weak institutions
• What India would need to change at a deeper cultural level