A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, and his government frequently claim to be humble public servants. But an entrenched \"VIP culture\" ensures Indian politicians are treated like royalty, often at the expense of ordinary citizens.
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