BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal are among the world's 100 most influential people, according to a list published by the Time magazine.

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Modi, Kejriwal on Time's 100 most influential people list

BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal are among the world's 100 most influential people, according to a list published by the Time magazine. (PTI)

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Listing 45-year-old Kejriwal, Time described him as a "powerful outsider in Indian politics" who is the "antithesis of the modern-day Indian politician." (PTI)

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"Though his administration lasted a mere 49 days, with Kejriwal proving less adept at turning the wheels of government than campaigning against it, his image as the quintessential outsider taking on powerful interests — a David versus many mighty Goliaths — has earned him a unique place in Indian politics," the Time said of the AAP leader.

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The third Indian on the list is 52-year-old Roy, described by Time as "the novelist who is the conscience of India." (BCCL)

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Muruganantham, Time said is an "unlikely health crusader", who's unique idea to help his wife lead to the invention of a machine that manufactures low-cost sanitary pads.

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