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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Will a Controversial Temple in India Become a Political Flashpoint?
Description: In Northern India, Prime Minister Modi consecrates a temple to the Hindu god Ram. The event is meant to draw support ahead of spring elections, but it also highlights the growing rift between Hindu nationalists and Muslim communities.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy