Afghanistan remains under strict Taliban rule, marked by severe punishments, suppression of women, and enforced dress codes, despite promises of moderation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to secure a consecutive third term, which could lead to more actions fulfilling Hindu nationalist demands, including the formation of Akhand Bharat.
Pakistan faces existential crisis due to poor governance, separatism, and terrorism, with strained ties with neighbors like India and Afghanistan over border disputes and refugee issues.
The BJP-led Indian government vigorously rejects colonial legacies, seeking to revive Hindu identity by erasing Mughal influences and reclaiming pre-Islamic history.