How the Planet's Biggest Democracy Deals with a Major Scandal
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In India, the world's largest democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently won a third term in office. While he is clearly popular, during his time in power there has also been brutal repression of dissent. We examine a major scandal that unfolded in the run-up to the previous election, five years ago, and examine what it means for the health of Indian democracy. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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