On this day in 2019, India scrapped Article 370 from its constitution and revoked Kashmir’s status as a separate state. Later, Indian government also abrogated Article 35A. Despite claiming rapid development and stability in the last three years, reports from different mediums are showing different pictures. From increase in civilian killings to change in Kashmir’s demography with Indians buying lands, there are increased concerns in the local communities.
Nepal’s Counter-Revolt: Challenge for the Communist and the Left in South Asia
Prof. (Dr.) Akhilesh Chandra Prabhakar
September 30, 2025
Nepal’s counter-revolt exposes decades of political betrayal by mainstream and leftist parties alike. Despite revolutionary promises to abolish feudalism, ensure sovereignty, and deliver land reforms, leaders from Congress to Maoists succumbed to corruption and power politics. Today’s uprising is both a rejection of failed communist leadership and a warning for the Left in South Asia.
