ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): India has once again started its blame game against Pakistan after the recent Delhi blast, framing the incident as an act of cross-border terrorism to strengthen its regional and global positioning.
According to political analysts, the move served multiple strategic objectives for the Indian government to shift blame to Pakistan. The following are some of the goals that India wanted to achieve by blaming Pakistan.
1. International Narrative Building
By portraying itself as a victim of terrorism and accusing Pakistan, India sought to garner global sympathy and build upon the narrative of being a state in peril.
This narrative can be used to justify stronger diplomatic pressure or future actions at multilateral forums.
2. Domestic Consolidation
This accusation helped unify public sentiment within India under the banner of national security and allowed the government to promote tighter surveillance, policing measures, and expanded security powers.
3. Diplomatic Pressure
The incident could be used at the international level to isolate Pakistan diplomatically, especially in institutions like the United Nations, by revisiting debates on terrorism-related resolutions.
4. Military Messaging
Raising tensions publicly also served as strategic signaling—reminding Pakistan and global observers of India’s military readiness and willingness to escalate if needed.
Information Warfare
Beyond traditional diplomacy, the narrative was part of a larger information campaign. By shaping headlines and global conversation, India positioned itself as the aggrieved party, hoping to force Pakistan into a defensive posture.
Analysts say that such claims and counterclaims in the past have only heightened regional tensions. They stress independent investigations, responsible reporting, and diplomatic restraint to avoid escalation.
