For the first time since 1977, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is out of power across the country, marking a turning point for the nation’s Left, writes Betwa Sharma.
Is it the End for Communism in India?
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The Unraveling of Nehru’s Vision for India
Nehru’s pluralistic vision that has long held together one of the most diverse nations on earth is being dismantled by the steady march of Hindu majoritarianism, as reflected in India’s latest election results, writes Betwa Sharma.
Democracy vs. Religion in India
In a parallel with the 1954 Little Rock school segregation case, if India’s Supreme Court rules that a religious tradition takes precedence over individual rights it will deepen already unprecedented repression under the Hindu nationalist ruling party, writes Betwa Sharma.
War On Iran: How India Got It Wrong
While Modi’s supporters argue the U.S.-Israel war on Iran was never India’s war, Betwa Sharma says the government has undercut its effort to project India as a vishwaguru, or world teacher, in a new era of global influence.
Iran War Exposes Cracks in BRICS Wall
Fissures have opened in the bloc over the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, writes Betwa Sharma. India has perhaps been most divisive. Let alone as a global power, India isn’t even projecting itself as a truly independent, regional one.
How the Gas Crisis Impacts the Most Populous Country
The LPG shortage in India following Iran’s wartime blockage of the Hormuz Strait is leaving people and businesses in India frightened and suffering real losses, Betwa Sharma reports.
US ‘Lets’ India Buy Russian Oil After Iran Attack
Recent statements suggest the U.S. has more control over India’s energy policy than have been previously acknowledged, reports Betwa Sharma.
Why Bangladesh Rejected Islamist Rule
The first free election in Bangladesh in years saw the Islamists, courted by the U.S., losing to the secular Bangladesh National Party, reports Betwa Sharma.
Is Trump Deluded About India No Longer Buying Russian Oil?
Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India in which Delhi is supposed to stop buying Russian oil. But India has said nothing about it, writes Betwa Sharma.
Mamdani Backs Modi Critic Jailed Without End
The NYC mayor supports dissident leader Umar Khalid, jailed five years without bail in a deliberate attempt to turn the process into punishment, writes Betwa Sharma.