India is at a political crossroads and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government are pouring billions into a project that will make Ayodhya a hub for religious tourism. A new $220 million temple called the Ram Mandir sits at the center of the plan to construct a nearly $4 billion “Hindu Vatican.”
WSJ explains the projects and looks at how the plan has been dividing the secular country while providing Modi with political gain ahead of the next election.
Chapters:
0:00 Modi’s plan
0:47 Why they are building
2:22 Historical challenges
4:27 Geopolitics
Breaking Ground digs into megaprojects around the world, uncovering what these developments might mean for the surrounding region and the ultimate costs.
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19 май 2024
