Prime Minister Imran Khan denounced his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, for promoting “an ideology that puts Hindus above all other religions.”
Tag: Kashmir and Jammu (India)
In Kashmir Move, Critics Say, Modi Is Trying to Make India a Hindu Nation
The prime minister says that eliminating Kashmir’s autonomy was just a reorganization. Others see an attack on India’s secular identity and a historic blow to its democracy.
India Revokes Kashmir’s Special Status, Raising Fears of Unrest
The government announced an end to decades of autonomy in the disputed region, raising tensions in the restive territory and roiling relations with Pakistan.
Kashmiris Call for Investigation of Torture Accusations Against India
A new report by rights advocates in the disputed territory alleges that the Indian security forces were responsible for hundreds of cases of torture and other abuses.
Indian Court Convicts 6 Hindus in Rape and Murder of Muslim Girl, 8
The men were handed sentences of five years to life imprisonment in the case, which reflected bitter religious divisions in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Modi Has a Huge Mandate in India. Now What Will He Do?
A mix of hope and fear defined his first five years as prime minister. Both supporters and critics wonder whether a defining victory will tilt him more to one side.
Violent Protests Erupt in Kashmir After Indian Forces Kill Militant
Thousands took to the streets of the Indian part of the disputed region after Indian forces said they had killed Zakir Rashid Bhat, who was on their most-wanted list.
Pakistan Premier: ‘No Use’ for Armed Militias Anymore
Imran Khan, praised for his statesmanlike handling of a recent standoff with India, said Pakistan can’t allow the powerful groups to operate any longer.
In India’s Election Season, an Explosion Interrupts Modi’s Slump
After a militant attack, more Indians are rallying behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi again, including some independent and undecided voters.
In India’s Election Season, a Bombing Interrupts Modi’s Slump
After a suicide bombing in Kashmir and brinkmanship with Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is finding some undecided voters rallying to him.