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Is Prime Minister Modi weakened by ongoing social protests?
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Is Prime Minister Modi weakened by ongoing social protests?

He absolutely is. They're losing states, the BJP. It is absolutely true that there is strong anti-Muslim sentiment here. But there are also a lot of people among Hindus and in the opposition parties that see an opportunity to rebuild as a consequence. And with the economy doing worse, both those things are hurting him.