In yet another chilling episode from Indian-occupied Kashmir, a fresh attack has shaken the region — this time in the serene town of Pahalgam, where blood once again stains the soil of a valley known for its peace and pilgrimage. The timing? Too perfect to be coincidental. With the Modi government nearing the end of its term, we must ask the hard question: Is this just another unfortunate event, or a page from an old political playbook?
When Terror Strikes Just Before Elections
History has a strange way of repeating itself — and in India’s case, that history often rears its head before elections. The Pulwama attack in 2019, for instance, occurred just weeks before general elections. The result? A surge in nationalist fervor, followed by a sweeping BJP victory.
Today, as we approach another crucial political season, a fresh attack emerges from Pahalgam, and the narrative is strikingly familiar:
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A sudden act of terror
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High emotional impact
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Immediate blaming of “external enemies”
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Political mileage through media manipulation
Coincidence? Or carefully crafted crisis?
Heavily Militarized Yet Vulnerable?
Let’s talk facts.
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Over 500,000 Indian troops are deployed across Jammu and Kashmir, making it one of the most militarized zones on Earth.
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Yet, attackers continue to strike — how?
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Intelligence agencies that boast of surveillance and technology fail to detect movements within the region.
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Civilians and soldiers remain exposed despite layers of security.
So why do such attacks succeed? Is it mere incompetence — or selective negligence?
Manufactured Chaos for Manufactured Consent
Let’s recall Satya Pal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, who admitted on record that the CRPF requested aircraft for transport during the Pulwama operation — a request denied by the Indian Home Ministry. The same strategy — deny security, amplify tragedy, ride the emotional wave — seems to be in play yet again.
If these tactics sound familiar, it’s because they are. Be it Godhra (2002), Mumbai (2008), Uri (2016), or Pulwama (2019) — high-profile attacks have often been followed by political windfalls for the ruling regime.
A Wake-Up Call for the World
The people of Kashmir are tired. The region remains hostage to militarization, misinformation, and manufactured martyrdom. While India postures as a victim on the global stage, the real victims are the innocent Kashmiris, trapped in a cycle of violence and propaganda.
The Pahalgam attack must not become another headline lost to history or a soundbite in an election rally. The world must demand answers, not just from the perpetrators of violence — but from those who benefit politically from it.
Final Words
Pakistan has condemned the Pahalgam attack in the strongest possible terms. It has also demanded transparency and accountability. The weaponization of tragedy for power must come to an and. Kashmir deserves peace — not as a slogan, but as a right.