Modi runs a slick, high-tech campaign and wins a historic majority in the 2014 election. His leadership evolves as he implements a contentious new economic policy and responds to an attack by a Pakistan-based terror group - with force.

This episode draws on audio from the following publishers: SnoopDogTV, Narendra Modi YouTube,Reuters,  Times Now, RajyaSabha TV, NDTV, Bharatiya Janata Party YouTube, News Click, DW News, ANI, India Today and CTGN.

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