While the political situation in Kashmir has always been tense, with India and Pakistan engaging in military conflicts a number of times over this disputed territory, the recent India's government abrogation of Kashmir's special constitutional status has plunged the region in uncharted waters.

In contrast to previous flashpoints, this time the changes are driven by internal politics and by the nationalist and xenophobic drive by Modhi's government to create a Hindu Indian state.

The APC team spoke to Kavita Krishnan, a member of the politburo of the Communist Party of India (M-L) about the imposition of martial law in Kashmir, the significance of the legislative changes, and its significance for the rest of India.

Asia Pacific Currents provides updates of labour struggles and campaigns from the Asia Pacific region. It is produced by Australia Asia Worker Links, in the studio of 3CR Radio in Melbourne, Australia