On Monday, the Indian government announced the repeal of Article 370 of its constitution, effectively removing the statehood of the region of Jammu and Kashmir after thousands of troops were rushed into the region last week. This action changes the status of the Jammu and Kashmir region to “union territory” placing it under direct control of the central government in Delhi. A further proposal would divide the singular Jammu-and-Kashmir region into two, creating the union territory of Ladakh. The regional constitution is abolished, and local party leaders have been placed…