What this $200 million temple says about Modi’s India

When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the new Hindu temple in Ayodhya, many will see it as the cornerstone of his 10 years in power. Built on the site of a former mosque at an estimated cost of more than $200 million, the temple shows how his Bharatiya Janata Party became a seemingly unstoppable electoral machine. And the timing of the inauguration, just months before national elections, could improve the electoral prospects of Modi and his fellow Hindu nationalists. 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Importance of Ayodhya and Lord Ram 04:05 Challenges for Modi government 06:38 BJP’s successful national elections 07:35 Rise of Hindu nationalism ——– You like this video ? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Become a Quicktake member for exclusive benefits: http://www.youtube.com/bloomberg/join Bloomberg Originals delivers bold takes for curious minds on the biggest current issues. . Hosted by experts covering stories you haven’t seen and perspectives you haven’t heard, you’ll discover data-driven, cinematic shows that explore the intersection of business and culture. Exploring every angle of climate change, technology, finance, sports and beyond, Bloomberg Originals is business like you’ve never seen it. Subscribe to receive business news, but not as you know it: exclusive interviews, fascinating profiles, data-driven analyzes and the latest technology innovations from around the world. Visit our partner channel Bloomberg Quicktake to get global news and insights in an instant.

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