Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said India would give a “very bad response” if Pakistan carries out terrorism. The remark drew a scathing reply in an opinion column that addressed Singh directly and questioned his recent statements.
The columnist linked the warning to domestic events, saying people were protesting at Jantar Mantar. In the writer’s view, the statement was meant to shift public attention towards a threat across the border.
Columnist disputes India’s account of Operation Sindoor
The column recalls Operation Sindoor as a period of aggressive rhetoric and media spectacle. It claims Indian jets were shot down, that India’s Chief of Defence Staff publicly acknowledged losses, and that Pakistani strikes hit Indian bases.
The writer also cites replies beneath Singh’s social media post. One Indian user, the column says, wrote that the BJP raises the Pakistan issue whenever an election or protest arrives.
Pahalgam investigation and the Hashim Musa claims
The columnist argues the Pahalgam case has grown weaker. The column alleges that India refused an independent investigation and used the incident to build support for war.
The writer points to Hashim Musa, who the column says was announced dead in July 2025 and then announced dead again by India after last month’s encounter. “A man cannot be killed twice,” the columnist wrote, accusing Singh of lying.
Pakistan’s stance on war and global support
The column states that Pakistan does not want war but will respond if pushed. It argues that the world does not back India, blaming what it calls India’s “Chanakya policy” of blaming others for harassment.
The columnist ends by urging Singh to answer his own people first.
