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Narendra Modi, India’s 14th Prime Minister, has been a highly controversial figure in global politics. While his supporters hail him as a visionary leader, critics argue that his policies, governance style, and divisive rhetoric make him one of the foolest prime ministers in the world. From economic blunders to human rights violations, Modi’s tenure has been marred by poor decision-making, authoritarian tendencies, and catastrophic failures.

Why Narendra Modi is Considered Among the World’s Foolest Leaders

Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister since 2014, has built a reputation as one of the most overhyped yet underperforming leaders in modern history. Despite his powerful oratory skills and carefully crafted image as a "strong leader," his decade-long rule has been marked by catastrophic policy failures, economic mismanagement, and unfulfilled promises.

This comprehensive analysis compiles all of Modi’s biggest failures – from demonetization and COVID mishandling to unemployment crises and hollow slogans like "Smart Cities" and "Clean Ganga."

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Section 1: Modi’s Disastrous Economic Policies

1. Demonetization (2016) – A Self-Inflicted Economic Disaster

• Overnight ban on 86% of India’s cash (₹500 & ₹1000 notes).

• Claim: End black money, corruption, and terrorism.

• Reality:

  • 99.3% of banned cash returned – No black money wiped out.

  • GDP growth fell from 8% to 5.7% – Economic shock.

  • Over 100 deaths from bank queues.

  • MSMEs destroyed – Cash-dependent sectors collapsed.

Verdict: One of India’s worst economic blunders.

2. Poorly Designed GST (2017) – A Tax Chaos

• "One Nation, One Tax" – Supposed to simplify taxation.

• Reality:

  • Too many tax slabs (5%, 12%, 18%, 28%) – No simplification.

  • Small businesses ruined by compliance burden.

  • GST portal crashes, glitches – Poor execution.

Verdict: Half-baked reform, more pain than gain.

3. Unemployment Crisis – Worst in 45 Years

• Promise: "10 million jobs/year."

• Reality:

  • Youth unemployment at 45-year high (2019).

  • Agnipath Scheme protests – Short-term military jobs angered youth.

  • Mass layoffs in IT, startups – No job boom.

Verdict: Failed job creation despite big promises.

4. "Make in India" – A Manufacturing Joke

• Promise: Turn India into a manufacturing hub like China.

• Reality:

  • Manufacturing stuck at 15% of GDP – No growth.

  • Only assembly units (e.g., iPhone), no real manufacturing.

Verdict: Failed to compete with China/Vietnam.

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Section 2: Modi’s Biggest Unfulfilled Promises

1. "100 Smart Cities" – A Digital Mirage

• Promise: High-tech cities with 24/7 utilities.

• Reality:

  • Only 5,000/20,000 projects completed.

  • No city fully transformed – Just WiFi & CCTV gimmicks.

Verdict: A PR stunt, not urban development.

2. "Clean Ganga" (Namami Gange) – ₹20,000 Crore Down the Drain

• Promise: "I will clean Ganga in 5 years."

• Reality:

  • Ganga dirtier than ever (CPCB report).

  • 60% sewage plants non-functional.

  • Dead bodies & industrial waste still floating.

Verdict: Another jumla (false promise).

3. "Make Banaras Like Kyoto" – A Tourist Gimmick

• Promise: Turn Varanasi into a "smart heritage city."

• Reality:

  • Ghats still filthy, streets chaotic.

  • No Japanese-level cleanliness.

Verdict: Election fantasy, not reality.

4. "Doubling Farmers’ Income by 2022" – A Cruel Joke

• Promise: Boost farmers’ earnings.

• Reality:

  • Income grew just 2.5% annually (NITI Aayog).

  • Farm protests forced Modi to repeal laws.

Verdict: Farmers betrayed, incomes stagnant.

5. "Black Money – ₹15 Lakh in Every Account"

• Promise: Bring back black money, enrich citizens.

• Reality:

  • No major recovery – Modi later called it a "jumla."

Verdict: One of India’s biggest political lies.

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Section 3: Governance & Human Rights Failures

                     

1. COVID-19 Mismanagement (2020-21) – A Mass Tragedy

• Ignored warnings, allowed super-spreader events (Kumbh Mela).

• Oxygen shortages, mass graves, underreported deaths (4-5 million estimated).

Verdict: One of the world’s worst pandemic responses.

2. Electoral Bonds Scam – Legalized Corruption

• 90% bonds went to BJP – SC called it "unconstitutional."

• Corporate favors in exchange for donations.

Verdict: Institutionalized corruption.

3. Weak China Response (2020 Galwan Clash)

• Denied land loss – "No intrusion happened."

• No strong retaliation – Still dependent on Chinese imports.

Verdict: Weak leadership against aggression.

 Modi’s Legacy – A Decade of Failures

From economic disasters (demonetization, GST, unemployment) to broken promises (Smart Cities, Clean Ganga, farmer incomes) and governance failures (COVID, corruption, China weakness), Modi’s rule has been more about propaganda than progress.