Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during Independence Day celebrations at the historic Red Fort in Delhi, India on Aug 15. Reuters
India is suffering a coronavirus catastrophe with millions of infections and nearly 300,000 dead but it is likely to have a limited impact on the political fortunes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here s why.
How bad is the situation?
A massive surge in cases has overwhelmed the health system in many areas.
Officially, the death toll is nearing 300,000. But many experts say the actual figure could be three or four times higher and maybe more.
Hundreds of bodies have been dumped in rivers or buried in shallow graves.
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