Opposition Leader Derek O'Brien on Election

The transcript discusses India's economic challenges, including inflation, unemployment, and the rupee's decline. Despite these issues, Prime Minister Modi remains popular. The opposition struggles to gain public trust and is strategizing for the 2024 elections by leveraging strong state leaders. Concerns about press freedom and economic policies, such as the culture of freebies, are also highlighted. The opposition aims to focus on Modi's unkept promises and the undermining of democracy.

What is one of the major economic challenges currently facing Indian youth?

• Strong GDP growth

• Low inflation

• High unemployment rates

• High employment rates

Which promise made by Prime Minister Modi has not been fulfilled by 2022?

• Building a new capital city

• Reducing the national debt

• Doubling farmer income

• Introduction of a new currency

What is the opposition's strategy to challenge Modi in the 2024 elections?

• Focusing on international support

• Ignoring state elections

• Leveraging strong state leaders

• Relying on a single national leader

What are the two main messages the opposition plans to use against Modi?

• Cultural heritage and national security

• Unkept promises and undermining of democracy

• Economic growth and technological advancement

• Environmental policies and education reform

What is a major concern regarding press freedom in India?

• Excessive media freedom

• Complete independence of media

• Government control over media

• Lack of media outlets

How does the government label financial support to corporations?

• Grants

• Freebies

• Incentives

• Donations

What is the opposition's view on the term 'freebies' used by the government?

• It is an accurate description

• It is a misleading term

• It is a positive term

• It is irrelevant to the economy