In India, the opposition-led India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance is crumbling months before general elections, with two key members pulling out of the coalition. Cartoon Gihan de Chickera
In India, the opposition-led India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance is crumbling months before general elections, with two key members pulling out of the coalition. Cartoon Gihan de Chickera

Podcast: Cracks in the INDIA alliance, Pakistan accuses India of targeted assassinations, the detention of an Afghan poet and more

Your Southasia news roundup from 21 Jan - 2 Feb 2024

Southasiasphere is our roundup of news events and analysis of regional affairs, out every two weeks. We are in the process of upgrading and improving our podcast offerings, including experimenting with different formats. We will continue to bring you news and analysis. Please stay tuned for more in the coming weeks.

In this episode, we talk about two key members pulling out of the opposition-led India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) months before elections, fisticuffs in Maldives’ Parliament, Pakistan accusing India of targeted assassinations, Nepal’s National Assembly poll results, the Taliban detaining an Afghan poet, Sri Lanka’s passage of the Online Safety Bill, India’s plans to fence the Myanmar border and Hindus being given leave to pray in the Gyanvapi Mosque.

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