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(By Shabbir Hussain Ludharh)<\/strong><\/p>\n In an age where diplomacy should triumph over destruction, India appears to be marching in the opposite directiondriven not by reason, but by an alarming mix of war hysteria and religious fanaticism. The image of a peaceful democracy that New Delhi once projected now stands overshadowed by the aggressive rhetoric and policies of the Modi-led government, both at home and abroad.<\/p>\n Within its own borders, India\u2019s ruling party has normalized hostility not just toward minorities, especially Muslims but toward dissent, nuance, and negotiation. Abroad, its relations with nearly every neighbor are tense: friction with China persists, ties with Bangladesh remain uneasy, and hostility toward Pakistan continues unabated.<\/p>\n The latest flashpoint came in early May 2025. Without conclusive international investigation or due process, India held Pakistan responsible for the Pulwama-style incident and launched a series of missile strikes across Pakistani cities Bahawalpur, Muridke, Muzaffarabad, Kotli among them. The attacks claimed innocent lives, including women and children. It was an act of war, thinly veiled in nationalist bravado.<\/p>\n But where India responded with belligerence, Pakistan chose a path of discipline. The response was swift yet proportionate. Six Indian fighter jets were shot down, and several military installations\u2014like the Pathankot base were neutralized. Pakistan did not retaliate in anger, but in defence. The message was clear: aggression will not go unanswered.<\/p>\n