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shenmue

(38,506 posts) Mon Aug 5, 2019, 10:45 AM Aug 2019

India abolishes Kashmir's autonomous status

https://www.dw.com/en/india-abolishes-kashmirs-autonomous-status/a-49892487

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India abolishes Kashmir's autonomous status (Original Post) shenmue Aug 2019 OP

K&R Anon-C Aug 2019 #1

Watch for major push back Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #2

No, this will get ignored. India can trash democracy with impunity right now muriel_volestrangler Aug 2019 #3

Could happen. Wellstone ruled Aug 2019 #4

Anon-C

(3,430 posts)

1. K&R

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Mon Aug 5, 2019, 11:12 AM

Aug 2019

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

2. Watch for major push back

Reply to shenmue (Original post)

Mon Aug 5, 2019, 11:14 AM

Aug 2019

over this action.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,266 posts)

3. No, this will get ignored. India can trash democracy with impunity right now

Reply to Wellstone ruled (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 5, 2019, 02:37 PM

Aug 2019

My reasoning is here: https://www.democraticunderground.com/113325234#post2

If you mean "there will be violent demonstrations", perhaps - but Modi had the army in place beforehand. He'll give orders to shoot to kill, and expect Hindu religious fanatics to make excuses for him.

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)

4. Could happen.

Reply to Wellstone ruled (Reply #2)

Mon Aug 5, 2019, 02:53 PM

Aug 2019

My guess is Modi has the Army all primed and ready to go.

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