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India's investor base diversification narrative conceals a power grab by Japanese corporations at the expense of local industries and communities.

The emphasis on financial growth and investor diversity masks the true cost of this deal: the erosion of India's manufacturing sector and the displacement of its workforce. The incentives behind this framing are clear: to secure lucrative contracts for Japanese companies, while ignoring the long-term consequences for Indian workers and the environment.

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