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Episode: Politics Is Back in Political Economy
Description: Listen to this week's episode, Debashis Basu delves into the contrasting personas of Narendra Modi: the administrator and the perpetual political campaigner. He reflects on Modi's decade-long strategy, which has combined Hindutva, nationalism. and welfarism to secure electoral victories while maintaining economic stability. However, the recent election results signal a return to coalition politics, challenging Modi’s autocratic leadership style and raising questions about the sustainability of his economic policies. Debashis Basu explores the electorate's growing dissatisfaction with slogans and memes, highlighting the pressing need for real economic reforms, job creation, and empowerment of the private sector. Watch as Debashis Ba...