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Modi’s decade at the helm has been characterized by a potent mix of economic growth, welfare initiatives, and a nationalist push which resonated with many Indians. His government claimed to have spent over $400 billion on schemes aimed at poverty alleviation, benefiting around 800 million people with direct cash transfers, free rations, and other social welfare programs. Such measures endeared Modi to the rural and marginalized populations, giving him a personal appeal that was often seen as unmatched.