Populism is on the rise across the globe, from Turkey to Hungary to Brazil.

And in the world's largest democracy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ushered in a sweeping, economic modernization plan for all Indians.
But he's also cracked down on the nation's civil society.

India takes center stage in episode two of On Point's special series 'The power of populism'.

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