ISLAMABAD: By shifting the blame of Delhi blast towards Pakistan, India is setting the stage for playing the ‘victim card’ and portraying Pakistan as the sponsor of terrorism to win global support.
By accusing Pakistan, India aims to achieve several goals including gaining sympathy and justifying any future diplomatic or even military action, according to analysts familiar with the tactics of India.
While on the domestic front, the blame would help the Modi government to unite people under the banner of national security. It would also give the government a reason to tighten surveillance and justify strong internal security measures.
Internationally, India could use this incident to corner Pakistan at global forums like the United Nations, pushing the narrative that Pakistan wasn’t serious about fighting terrorism, the analysts believe.
By raising tensions, India could show military strength and readiness, reminding both Pakistan and the world that it was prepared for any response.
Beyond weapons and politics, India was fighting a war of words, shaping stories and headlines. It wanted to appear as the victim, forcing Pakistan into the role of the aggressor.
Delhi police initially told media that the incident did not immediately appear to be an act of terrorism and that a gas cylinder blast was a plausible cause. Republic TV earlier echoed the police chief’s assessment, reporting that the explosion seemed linked to a vehicle fire rather than an attack. Meanwhile, forensic teams continued to examine debris at the cordoned-off site.
Nevertheless, anchors Arnab Goswami and retired General G.D. Bakshi made highly public assertions on air that Pakistan was responsible, citing unverified details and linking the blast to well-known militant groups. Bakshi told viewers that Pakistan “has just signed its own death warrant”
Arnab Goswami and GD Bakshi Accuse Pakistan After Police Point to Gas Cylinder Blast
