[pessimist]

10x death-undercount nationwide is probably not accurate. Major states like Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala are reporting close to accurate numbers. 2-5x nationwide is likely, with places like UP, West Bengal and Gujarat undercounting by 5-10x.

[jeswin]

Exactly. In fact, the under-reporting is closely linked to how well developed a state is.

It's unfortunate that even in these times, propaganda (from both sides) has completely taken over rational analysis.

[kfifi]

How are these states getting all the home death numbers or deaths without covid tests?