The best formula to deal with a nation like Pakistan is to 'ignore' it. But it ought to be shown its place too.
But it is also a fact that PM Modi himself in the context of Ukraine-Russia conflict has said -- "this is not the era of war".
So 'timing' for a revenge (Badla) with Pakistan is also important "geo-strategic and politically".
The big issue is not satisfy a country's ego or emotions. It will be vital for the Prime Minister 'not to get derailed and deflected' from the larger goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
And it's not day dreaming. It can be achieved.
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| Namo with his Defence Minister Rajnath |
Growth and tough messages will be good. But the Modi government will have to do both.
Dialogue and diplomacy will have to be important elements even while giving a strong message to Islamabad.
This battle is certainly more than a gully cricket match or a mere political tit-for-tat.
Narendra Modi's response should go beyond Pakistan, which nevertheless deserves a befitting blow.
'No Country Can Have Foolproof Intelligence': Tharoor Compares Pahalgam to October 7 Hamas Attack On Israel
Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor said, "Obviously, there was no foolproof intelligence. There was some failure. But we have got the example of Israel, the world's best intelligence services according to everybody, which were taken by surprise on October 7, just two years ago.
It seems to me, just as Israel is waiting till the end of the war before they demand accountability, similarly, I think we too should see the present crisis through and then demand accountability from the government.
No country can ever have a foolproof 100% intelligence."
A visible military response is unavoidable after the Pahalgam terror attack, the Congress MP said, citing past incidents like the Uri surgical strike and the Balakot airstrike as precedent. Tharoor opined that India had a range of options, including diplomatic as well as covert and overt action, and stated that he was convinced that there would be some kind of response.
"I think it's very clear that there is a pattern.
People are encouraged, trained, armed, and often guided from across the border. Then Pakistan denies all responsibility.
Eventually, responsibility is established and proven, including by foreign intelligence agencies".
Of course India has viable military options. But other matters will have to be taken into consideration.
PM Narendra Modi has raised not only the level of 'expectations' by hitting out at terror hubs in Pakistan twice - in 2016 and in 2019. He also raised the standard of 'expectations' from international community via-a-vis New Delhi.
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| Blogger : Old Parliament building |
The Modi Govt will have to give powerful message(s) that it is going to hit where it hurts.
India's growth story is booming. Despite the tariff bogey, the US is now busy courting India/Bharat.
"My brand of politics is not so cheap that I would demand statehood at the cost of 26 lives," says Omar Abdullah :::::: "I have lost face" .... on Pahalgam tragedy
Won't talk statehood at this time, I've lost face: Omar Abdullah on J&K attack
Expressing deep grief, Omar Abdullah said that, while the restoration of statehood remains an important goal, he would defer raising the demand for another time and not make human lives a political bargaining chip.
"My brand of politics is not so cheap that I would demand statehood at the cost of 26 lives," he said in the assembly, asserting that politics must have its limits, especially when human lives are involved.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday (April 28th) ruled out politicising the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, saying he would not demand statehood for the Union Territory over the 'dead bodies' of innocent civilians.
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