I have the impression life is gritty in all sectors of the Indian economy, so why the hit piece on manufacturing right before elections in India?

I have never been to India but I live in Thailand. India sounds like a hot steaming mess, but then many of these countries are. Thailand is extremely corrupt and ruled by a few oligarch families; democracy is bought outright. But what they have done is recognized the opportunity for foreign investment; the laws to start a business in Thailand are basically impossible for a foreigner - except! - they made new laws under a Board of Investment that can get around all that and make it super easy. If you have cash, you can build a factory here under very favorable terms. Perhaps the difference is that in Thailand the entrenched powers have a vital interest in attracting foreign investment where in India they dont? Aside from laws the cultural norms may also be a problem. Laws are really not enforced here but the culture is such that hygiene is excellent pretty much everywhere. Not an issue.