Modi Remains Popular Despite Slowing Economy

India's economy under Modi has disappointed many by growing slower than expected and failing to create enough jobs, especially for youth
Modi remains popular by appealing to multiple groups - Hindu nationalists, women, rural poor, middle class - with targeted policies
Modi has delivered on several Hindu nationalist goals like building a controversial new temple and revoking Kashmir's autonomy
The opposition to Modi is divided and lacks a credible candidate to challenge him for prime minister
Modi himself remains a charismatic and popular figure, which makes defeating him difficult for the opposition