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Concrete dust, temporary barriers and furious last-minute work mean PM Narendra Modi’s vast Hindu temple complex still looks like a construction site for the grand opening.
Bhat Burhan is an independent multimedia journalist based in India, covering conflicts and society. He often contributes to Business Insider, Christian Science Monitor, Nikkei Asia, The Diplomat and other international media outlets.
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