“What a CV!” – Reddit’s Fiery Debate Over Modi’s Performance and the Top 10 Shocking Reality of India’s Decade Under Him

When a Reddit user posted a satirical résumé of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, listing “Scams: NIL” and “Most popular leader in the world,” the thread exploded. What began as a tongue-in-cheek “CV” quickly evolved into one of Reddit India’s most heated discussions on Modi’s decade in power. The post blended irony and propaganda, forcing thousands to ask: how does Modi’s real report card compare to his self-styled résumé?

Table of Contents

1. The “CV” That Sparked a Political Firestorm
2. Supporters’ Defense on Modi’s performance: “Look at the Big Picture”
3. Critics’ Counterpoint: “Legalized Corruption Isn’t Clean Governance”
4. Fact-Checking Key Claims from the Viral Image
5. The Economic Ledger: Growth vs Inequality
6. Social Policy: Welfare, Religion, and Reservations
7. Diplomacy and Global Image
8. What the Numbers Say: A Decade in Data
9. Reddit Voices: Supporters and Critics Speak
10. Broader Social Media Reaction

The “CV” That Sparked a Political Firestorm

The captioned “What a CV”, presented Modi’s performance as spotless: no scams, no leaves, no lost elections, and no apologies in court. It credited him with landmark moves like Article 370 abrogation, Digital India, UPI revolution, and surgical strikes.

But within hours, Reddit users shredded the post. Comments ranged from admiration to outrage, satire to sarcasm. Some mocked the “resume,” saying it looked more like a PR brochure than a fact sheet.

“Scams NIL because he legalized them,” one user quipped, referencing the Electoral Bonds scandal, which India’s Supreme Court struck down in 2024 as unconstitutional (source).

Supporters’ Defense on Modi’s performance: “Look at the Big Picture”

Pro-Modi users argued the CV accurately reflected achievements that redefined India’s trajectory. Common refrains included:

• Article 370 abrogation as a bold constitutional reform (Times of India).
• UPI and Digital India as globally recognized fintech revolutions (IMF Blog).
• Economic resilience amid global inflation, wars, and pandemics.
• Global diplomacy that “raised India’s stature” in forums like G20 and BRICS.

Supporters stressed that, despite criticism, Modi remains the world’s most popular elected leader, according to Morning Consult’s 2025 data (Morning Consult Global Leader Approval).

Critics’ Counterpoint: “Legalized Corruption Isn’t Clean Governance”

Critics called the résumé a “washing machine CV.” They pointed to controversies the image omitted:

• Electoral Bonds: a funding mechanism later deemed opaque and unconstitutional.
• PM CARES Fund: accused of lacking transparency (BBC News).
• Adani group’s meteoric rise and alleged cronyism (Hindenburg Report).
• Farm Laws rollback: seen as a political retreat under pressure.
• Education and healthcare neglect, especially post-pandemic.

One user wrote:

“He’s made scams legal, that’s why the CV says NIL.”

Another added:

“Improved India’s global influence? Source – trust me bro.”

Fact-Checking Key Claims from the Viral Image

Claim	Reality Check	Source
Scams: NIL	Electoral Bonds struck down; PM CARES Fund opaque	The Hindu, BBC
Tackling Inflation	Retail inflation averaged 5.4% (2014-2024), lower than UPA2 (9.5%)	RBI, Statista
Digital India/UPI	UPI processed 120 billion transactions in FY24; success acknowledged globally	IMF
Made India a manufacturing powerhouse	Manufacturing share of GDP fell from 17.1% (2014) to 14.7% (2024)	World Bank
Ending Naxalism	Incidents dropped 77% since 2010, but movement not eradicated	MHA Annual Report 2024
Standing up to China	Ongoing standoff in Ladakh since 2020, no resolution	Reuters

The Economic Ledger: Growth vs Inequality

India’s GDP grew from $2 trillion (2014) to $3.9 trillion (2024), making it the world’s fifth-largest economy. Yet, income inequality widened sharply, the top 1% now controls over 40% of national wealth (Oxfam 2024 Report).

Unemployment, particularly youth unemployment, remains above 20% (CMIE 2025).

Meanwhile, subsidies and welfare schemes, from free food to subsidized gas, continue propping up over 800 million citizens, raising questions about the real inclusivity of growth.

Social Policy: Welfare, Religion, and Reservations

Supporters celebrated welfare distribution as “last-mile governance.” Critics saw it as “populism over progress.”

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and Ram Mandir inauguration deepened communal polarization. Reservation expansion (up to 73%) further divided Reddit commentators, some calling it necessary, others labeling it “vote bank engineering.”

“Reservation – up to 73%. SC/ST Act – made it more draconian,” one top comment read, sparking long threads on social justice versus reverse discrimination.

Diplomacy and Global Image

Modi’s performance in this tenure saw an assertive foreign policy, strengthening ties with the U.S., balancing Russia, and managing China’s aggression. India hosted the G20 Summit 2023, showcasing its diplomatic heft.

However, international watchdogs like Freedom House downgraded India to “Partly Free,” citing media suppression and minority issues (Freedom House 2024 Report).

What the Numbers Say on Modi’s performance: A Decade in Data

Indicator	2014	2024	Change
GDP (USD trillion)	2	3.9	↑
Manufacturing Share	17.10%	14.70%	↓
Inflation	9.50%	5.40%	↓
Unemployment	5.40%	8.20%	↑
Press Freedom Rank (RSF)	140	161	↓
Poverty Rate	21%	12%	↓
Gini Coefficient	0.35	0.48	↑

Reddit Voices: Supporters and Critics Speak

Reddit Username	Comment (verbatim)
u/M1cHa3LScARn	“Scams – NIL lol a big joke.”
u/Reasonable_Dress4210	“Scams nil because he legalized it.”
u/Bizurels	“PM just needs great leadership and will of serving the nation.”
u/Commander_Jax	“If the leader can’t face citizens without a teleprompter, is he really a leader?”
u/Funkynotorious	“We’re still not a manufacturing powerhouse.”
u/Criti_Fin	“He’s given dozens of interviews, press conferences are stunts.”
u/Katyayanamit	“Degree mention nahi hai CV mein.”

Broader Social Media Reaction

Platform	Comment (verbatim)
Twitter @IndiaPolicyLab	“Modi’s PR machine writes better CVs than most CEOs.”
LinkedIn	“A decade of governance lessons – communication, control, and centralization.”
YouTube	“Ram Mandir was not Modi’s doing. Judiciary and decades of activism made it possible.”
X @TheDesiDataGuy	“Scams NIL? Electoral Bonds and PM CARES say hi.”
Facebook	“Still, show me one leader with his stamina, and I’ll reconsider.”
Substack	“India’s CV looks good – until you read the fine print.”

In the end, the “What a CV” debate mirrors India’s own political duality: pride and fatigue, faith and skepticism. Modi’s supporters see a transformative era; critics see an era of control dressed as reform. The truth, as always, lies between the lines of the résumé.

As India nears another election, will the electorate reward the résumé or fact-check the footnotes?