KEY POINTS
- Pakistan is using selective clips of Indian content to spread lies and blame India for terror attacks like Pahalgam.
- Videos criticizing the Indian government are being twisted to fit Pakistan’s false victim narrative.
- This is part of a bigger propaganda campaign to weaken India's global image and support terrorism indirectly.
After the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, in which innocent pilgrims lost their lives, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to strike back at the terror infrastructure across the Line of Control. In response, the Pakistan Army and its propaganda wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), have launched a massive disinformation campaign. They are using selectively edited videos, false interpretations, and anti-government voices from within India to paint Pakistan as a victim and portray India as an aggressor. Shockingly, many YouTubers, political figures, and so-called intellectuals from India have unknowingly or deliberately played into Pakistan’s hands.
Why Is Pakistan Using Such Content Against India?
The core question arises: Why is Pakistan resorting to such propaganda? The answer lies in their long-standing strategy of international misinformation and image management. Pakistan has always tried to deny its involvement in terror incidents despite overwhelming evidence, and instead shifts the blame to India. This time, they went a step further by amplifying Indian content creators’ and politicians’ criticism to falsely claim that even Indian citizens don’t trust their own government. This is nothing but a manipulated and deceitful strategy to mislead the global community.
🚨 Pakistan Army’s Press Conference turns into a Desperate Circus.
~ Videos of Dhruv Rathee, Kharge, Tikait & Neha Rathore played. India’s own questioning Bharat in global media 😳
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— The Analyzer (News Updates🗞️) (@Indian_Analyzer) May 9, 2025
Neha Singh Rathore’s Video Misused by Pakistan Army. Folk singer and YouTuber Neha Singh Rathore posted a video criticizing the Modi government after the Pahalgam attack. Without any evidence, she hinted that the government might use the tragedy to gain sympathy during elections in Bihar. This irresponsible statement was picked up by a Pakistan-based X handle and later used in an official ISPR press conference on May 9, 2025. This is a prime example of how careless words from Indian influencers can be weaponized by hostile nations.
Dhruv Rathee’s Comments Used to Question Indian Intelligence. Popular YouTuber Dhruv Rathee released a video questioning Indian intelligence services, stating that the attack happened despite “available intelligence.” His comment was shared by the Pakistan Army to suggest a complete breakdown in Indian security. However, he provided no proof or ground report to back his claims. This kind of commentary, though presented under the guise of analysis, dangerously supports Pakistan’s narrative and damages national morale during sensitive times.
Political Leaders’ Statements Taken Out of Context. Congress MP Vijay Wadettiwar blamed the government for the intelligence failure after the Pahalgam incident. His statement was picked up by Pakistani channels and twisted to suggest that the Indian political system is admitting failure. Similarly, Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand’s analogy comparing the Prime Minister to a “watchman” responsible for the incident was shown on Pakistani state media to question India’s leadership. Mallikarjun Kharge’s press conference, where he criticized the Centre while still condemning Pakistan, was selectively clipped to exclude his anti-terror remarks, a common ISPR tactic.
Activists and Former Officials Fueling False Flags. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait implied that the attack benefited those in power, which Pakistani sources used to push the false flag narrative, a deeply dangerous claim. Even more disturbing was the use of old claims by Satyapal Malik, former J&K governor, regarding the 2019 Pulwama attack. Though disputed and outdated, Pakistan’s foreign ministry quoted his remarks to revive old lies about India orchestrating terror incidents for political gain, a theory widely debunked and discredited.
Misuse of Kashmiri Locals’ Voices to Defame Indian Forces. Two separate videos of Kashmiri locals expressing confusion and fear after the attack were also used by Pakistan’s media to raise questions about the Indian Army’s presence. These videos, instead of being used to highlight the trauma of terrorism, were manipulated to create doubt about India’s internal security apparatus. This is an insult not just to the army but to the innocent victims of terror.
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The Larger Propaganda Machinery at Work
It is now evident that Pakistan is running a well-planned disinformation war. Using clips from Indian YouTubers, opposition leaders, and common citizens, they are trying to build a case that India is internally divided and using terror attacks for politics. This is a lie. India has always maintained strong democratic institutions, allows criticism, and does not silence dissent, but such openness is being exploited by an enemy nation for propaganda.
This incident should serve as a warning to Indian influencers and political voices. Free speech is a right, but national responsibility is a duty. Spreading half-truths, unverified claims, or anti-government rants, especially during national crises, can directly help hostile powers.
In this age of digital warfare, bombs and bullets are not the only tools of battle. Words, videos, and tweets can become weapons in the hands of our enemies. The recent Pakistan campaign proves how vulnerable and dangerous misinformation can be.
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