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India abolishes Kashmir's autonomous status (Original Post)
shenmue
Aug 2019
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No, this will get ignored. India can trash democracy with impunity right now
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2019
#3
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)2. Watch for major push back
over this action.
muriel_volestrangler
(101,316 posts)3. No, this will get ignored. India can trash democracy with impunity right now
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.
My guess is Modi has the Army all primed and ready to go.