Well, I am not sure about the source of the 85% value. It's not true. Going by facts: India has the fourth largest purchasing power parity (PPP) in the world.

Well, I am not sure about the source of the 85% value. It's not true. Going by facts: India has the fourth largest purchasing power parity (PPP) in the world. I have been I India for 22 years and yes I agree, many people are poor there, but not to this extent as depicted in the photographs.