Nepal’s Counter-Revolt: Challenge for the Communist and the Left in South Asia

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.
TMC Won’t Ally with Congress in 2026 West Bengal Polls: Mamata Banerjee
![Mamata Banerjee confirms TMC will contest 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls solo, ruling out any alliance with Congress. [Image via NDTV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/o2tl5sa8_mamata-banerjee-pti_625x300_24_June_24-1024x738.webp)
Mamata Banerjee confirms TMC will contest 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls solo, ruling out any alliance with Congress.
Rahul Gandhi Accuses Indian Media of Failing to Cover Real Concerns of Citizens
![Rahul Gandhi slams Indian media for ignoring farmers' struggles, accusing it of serving corporate interests over real issues. [Image via Pakistan Today]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rahul-Gandhi.webp 1000w, data:image/webp;base64,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 50w, https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Rahul-Gandhi-600x368.webp 600w)
Rahul Gandhi slams Indian media for ignoring farmers’ struggles, accusing it of serving corporate interests over real issues.
India: Congress Alleges Pressure to Remove Tweet on Amit Shah’s Remarks
![Congress claims pressure to remove tweet on Amit Shah’s remarks, with no action taken by X despite government request. [Image via ANI]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Leader-of-Opposition-in-Lok-Sabha-Rahul-Gandhi-add_1734667213709.webp 550w, data:image/webp;base64,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 50w)
Congress claims pressure to remove tweet on Amit Shah’s remarks, with no action taken by X despite government request.
FIR Against Rahul Gandhi: Congress Slams BJP Tactics
![Congress condemns FIR against Rahul Gandhi, calling it a BJP tactic, amid allegations of physical confrontation in Parliament. [Image via NDTV]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/jfaoamt8_rahul-gandhi-with-bjp-mp-_625x300_19_December_24-1024x738.webp)
Congress condemns FIR against Rahul Gandhi, calling it a BJP tactic, amid allegations of physical confrontation in Parliament.
Whenever BJP and Congress Want, They Disrupt House, says Kalyan Banerjee
![TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee blames BJP and Congress for disrupting Parliament, amidst ongoing political tensions. [Image via PTI]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/kalyan-2cols.webp 640w, data:image/webp;base64,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 50w, https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/kalyan-2cols-600x338.webp 600w)
TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee blames BJP and Congress for disrupting Parliament, amidst ongoing political tensions.
Pak Envoy, US Lawmakers Hold Meetings on Bilateral Relations
![Pakistan's Ambassador to the US holds meetings with Congress members to strengthen bilateral relations in trade and investment. [Image via Radio Pakistan]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/14508716781733977326.webp 854w, data:image/webp;base64,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 50w, https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/14508716781733977326-600x336.webp 600w)
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US holds meetings with Congress members to strengthen bilateral relations in trade and investment.
Is the Glow of ‘Brand Modi’ Fading?

The 2024 elections brought an unforeseen plot twist, leaving pundits and citizens alike pondering a pivotal question: Is the magic of ‘Brand Modi’ fading?
India’s Lok Sabha Elections 2024: A Roadmap
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India’s Lok Sabha Elections 2024 is a high-stakes contest shaping democracy, economy, and global influence amidst socio-political challenges.
Modi: The Defeat in Karnataka Elections

The defeat of Narendra Modi and the BJP in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections raises serious questions about the future of India\’s political landscape, as well as the implications for neighboring Pakistan.