The incide­nt expose­s the pseudo-ness of its capaci­ties to become a self-percei­ved region­al powerThat the Pulwama incident has exposed India at all levels is no overstatement. Taking an account of what India has lost or gained by the Pulwama incident makes sense. First of all, the Indian hardliner government is being questioned even by its allies about the authenticity of the Pulwama incident. Although hardliners still prevail with their loud voices on the Indian political landscape, Pulwama has dented their staunch positions to a considerable extent. The Pulwama incident and the ensuing reaction in India-Occupied Kashmir (IOK) has truly jet-fueled the Kashmir cause.

Source: The Express Tribune March 15, 2019 05:03 UTC