3 Things Nepal PM KP Oli resigns, AAP MLA held in J&K, and GST’s impact on cars
Sep 10, 2025
Yubaraj Ghimire, a journalist from The Indian Express who covers Nepal, discusses the violent protests triggered by a social media ban, leading to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's resignation. Arun Sharma, also from The Indian Express, sheds light on the detention of Mehraj Malik, the AAP MLA in Jammu and Kashmir, raising concerns over political freedom. They delve into the repercussions of recent GST 2.0 reforms on India's auto industry, revealing unexpected challenges for dealers amid rising costs.
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Army Could Play Facilitator Role
- Ghimire suggests the army might act as a neutral facilitator given distrust in political parties and constitutional bodies.
- He cautions leaderless movements can spiral into chaos without structured negotiation.
First MLA Detained Under PSA
- Maharaj Malik became the first sitting legislator in J&K detained under the Public Safety Act.
- Authorities say they booked him for disturbing public order during flood relief work.
Grassroots Tactics Built His Profile
- Arun Sharma traces Malik's activism from 2013 and his tactic of locking officials and staging road blockades.
- Those confrontational tactics built local support and national attention ahead of his assembly win.