ISLAMABAD - During Thursday’s seminar in Islamabad, speakers emphasized the need for a multifaceted approach to counter the BJP’s electoral tactics in India, calling for strategic diplomacy, robust military preparedness, and a strong media landscape. They highlighted past incidents where military provocations by India benefited the BJP’s re-election bid but had negative consequences for ordinary Indians. He also emphasized the role of the Indian media in stoking tensions, suggesting that it aligned with the BJP’s electoral narrative. Dr Muhammad Mujeeb Afzal highlighted the proliferation of Hindu nationalist themes in Indian media, including television and Bollywood. He noted that anti-Pakistan sentiment had become a prominent tool for mobilization in India, especially around major electoral periods.

Source: The Nation September 15, 2023 15:47 UTC