Upendra Dwivedi’s ‘Blame Pakistan’ Game: Will It Ever End

Same script, different day—will the cycle of accusations ever end?

India’s recent claims by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, accusing Pakistan of being the “epicenter of terrorism” in Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), stand in stark contrast to well-documented facts. Such allegations are not just misleading but serve as a smokescreen for India’s own state-sponsored terrorism in IIOJK, where Indian security forces routinely engage in extrajudicial killings, torture, and other human rights abuses. India’s military presence in Kashmir has long been associated with daily atrocities against innocent civilians, which international human rights organizations have extensively documented.

Dwivedi’s accusations reflect a growing frustration within India’s military leadership, attempting to deflect attention from the improprieties of their own actions onto. His statements underscore India’s inability to address the root causes of violence in Kashmir, opting instead to falsely attribute all the region’s instability to external forces.

Dwivedi’s persistent ‘Blame Pakistan’ rhetoric not only lacks substance but also detracts from the pressing need for India to introspect its policies in IIOJK and beyond.

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Why Indian General Upendra Dwivedi’s ‘Blame Pakistan’ Game Don’t Hold Up

Let’s take a look at the data-driven reality:

• Pakistan’s credible counterterrorism measures are evident in its removal from the FATF Grey List in October 2022, showcasing robust reforms in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), disproving India’s baseless allegations.
• International recognition of Pakistan’s efforts in counterterrorism further debunks India’s narrative. The country’s 2020 Dossier, detailing India’s links to terrorist groups like BLA, BRA, BLF, and TTP, is a testament to India’s role in destabilizing its neighbors—a clear strategy to undermine Pakistan’s sovereignty and economic stability.
• India’s judicial failures in cases like the Samjhauta Express blast (2007) and Gujarat riots (2002) reflect its systemic failure to hold extremists accountable. In a particularly telling move, Swami Aseemanand, the mastermind behind the Samjhauta attack that killed 43 Pakistanis, was acquitted by an Indian court, exposing India’s tolerance for extremism.
• The 26/11 Mumbai attacks trial, where India withheld critical evidence to hinder Pakistan’s judicial process, further strengthens the case that India uses terror as a political tool to malign its neighbors.
• RAW agent Kulbhushan Jadhav’s arrest in Pakistan for espionage and terrorism adds irrefutable evidence of India’s direct involvement in subversive activities aimed at destabilizing Pakistan.

India’s sponsorship of militants targeting CPEC projects further exposes its desire to derail regional connectivity and economic progress. This disruption is part of a broader strategy to thwart Pakistan’s economic growth and maintain regional hegemony.

In light of these revelations, India must reform its own counterterrorism framework and stop making baseless accusations against Pakistan. It is crucial for the international community to hold India accountable for its destabilizing actions and its disinformation campaign against Pakistan. Global oversight should compel India to cease using terrorism as a political weapon and push for a genuine commitment to peace and security in South Asia.

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