In an age where misinformation propagates faster than truth, India’s non-stop anti-Pakistan rhetoric has reached new heights, forcing a biased narrative onto the global stage. The latest events clarify this disturbing pattern: Indian media spread false claims that three Pakistan-based Deobandi terrorists, Hasan Ali from Rawalpindi, Adil Hussain from Umerkot, and Mohammad Osman from Bahawalpur, have infiltrated Bihar via Nepal.

“India’s non-stop anti-Pakistan rhetoric has reached new heights, forcing a biased narrative onto the global stage.”

These unproven reports appear aimed at redirecting attention from India’s internal security failures, reflecting a pattern of spreading misinformation against Pakistan. This mindset not only weakens regional stability but also ruins India’s credibility on the world stage. It’s time to analyze this forced narrative and expose how domestic politics drives such propaganda.

The BJP, led by Prime Minister Modi, seems caught up in political maneuvers that exploit anti-Muslim and anti-Pakistan feelings. This strategy appears ineffective, as the government faces the devastating impact of floods. While the country deals with natural disasters, the government’s focus seems off. People in Odisha, Arunachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh’s Manali, and IOJK are suffering from floods and urgently need help, while state officials are busy spreading misinformation and claiming to be victims of terrorism.

Recent heavy rains have devastated the Himalayas, killing dozens and displacing thousands. Severe flooding has occurred in these very areas. In Himachal Pradesh alone, losses have surpassed, and over 300 deaths have been linked to flash floods and landslides. Instead of directing resources toward rescue and rehabilitation, the emphasis shifts to unfounded accusations against Pakistan.

Consider the timing of these “terror alerts.” Instead of focusing on rescue operations, Indian-sponsored media is amplifying baseless news of the arrest of Pakistan-sponsored terrorist infiltrators using the Nepali route. Bihar was placed on high alert based on intelligence inputs about Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives, but Nepalese authorities and local investigations quickly debunked these claims, exposing them as propaganda.

“Instead of directing resources toward rescue and rehabilitation, the emphasis shifts to unfounded accusations against Pakistan.”

This isn’t an isolated incident; it’s a calculated diversion. The people of India, especially from Bihar, said they are not surprised as the emergence of terrorists from Pakistan before important events, especially before elections, is highly anticipated news! With political stakes high, such stories serve as convenient distractions from pressing internal issues like economic woes and disaster management failures.

The opposition has not stayed silent on this. The Congress political party of India opined that the propaganda campaign based on the anti-Pakistan narrative acts as an open cheque for the BJP to get favorable results. Senior leaders have accused the ruling party of dragging Pakistan into domestic campaigns to polarize voters, a tactic that has intensified during election seasons. For example, Modi has faced criticism for mentioning Pakistan in his rallies. Opponents call it fear-mongering aimed at solidifying the Hindu vote. This kind of talk increases communal tensions and also takes attention away from issues in governance.

At the heart of these narratives is the persistent linking of Pakistan to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). It is public knowledge that LeT has been declared a proscribed organization by Pakistan since 2022, and Indian rhetoric affiliating it with Pakistan is a highly misleading diplomatic narrative. Pakistan has taken significant steps to ban these groups that classify LeT as a terrorist organization. However, India still promotes outdated or false links to portray Pakistan as a supporter of terrorism. It ignores its own internal problems.

India is using fear-based policies to distract from its problems and please the Hindu voter base. This strategy shifts focus away from deep-rooted issues, like the ongoing failures of India’s investigation agency, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), and the intelligence agency RAW. These failures reveal their incompetence and raise serious doubts about India’s internal security system. Past mistakes, including the Kargil conflict and recent unsuccessful operations, underscore issues with intelligence and bureaucratic inefficiencies. Critics emphasize RAW’s shortcomings in anticipating cross-border threats, as well as NIA’s poor handling of major cases. These issues have drawn international attention. Their unreliability and internal conflicts now raise doubts about India’s credibility in counter-terrorism.

“Pakistan has banned Lashkar-e-Taiba since 2022, yet India still promotes outdated or false links.”

This anti-Pakistan mindset goes beyond just local politics. It seeks to influence how the world sees Pakistan. By consistently portraying Pakistan as a terrorist state, India risks becoming isolated in the diplomatic arena. Global powers should see these tactics for what they are: distractions from internal crises like floods, unemployment, and social divides. Despite its challenges, Pakistan has made progress in fighting terrorism. Unfounded accusations only block possible dialogue.

In conclusion, the international community must resist these forced narratives and encourage fact-based diplomacy. India’s focus should shift from blaming others to addressing root causes within the country. As floods continue to harm regions and political games go on, real progress depends on accountability, not propaganda. Only then can South Asia move toward peace.

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