Bangladesh’s July Revolution: A Mirror to India’s Democracy Under Siege

In a world distracted by propaganda, the July Revolution in Bangladesh shatters the narrative spun by Modi-aligned media. It’s not a threat to India’s sovereignty but a glaring indictment of the authoritarian tendencies that have eroded India’s democratic foundations under Modi’s rule. While the revolution united people across faiths and rebuilt hope in justice, India grapples with corporate monopolies, divisive politics, and the silencing of dissent.

This unarmed uprising exposed the fragility of entrenched regimes and offers a roadmap to reclaim democracy—not just for Bangladesh but for India too. Is the real threat external, or does it lurk within India’s own leadership?

Read the full analysis by Abu Rushd, M. Zakir Hossain Khan, and Salman Chowdhury at South Asia Perspective here.