Jai Hind, Jai Bharat—and a Few Words for the Real Sponsors of Terror

 

Jai Hind, Jai Bharat—and a Few Words for the Real Sponsors of Terror

Let’s begin with a firm salute to the Indian Army—one of the few institutions in the region that still understands discipline, duty, and sacrifice. Everyone in the world knows: you do not challenge the Indian Armed Forces. History has made it clear—if they're called in to do a job, it gets done. And Pakistan should have known that.

After Pulwama, India demanded that the armed forces settle the matter once and for all. Yes, the response came late—and yes, it followed another predictable failure on the part of the political leadership. But after this latest provocation, Pakistan may not find the outcome quite so manageable this time.

How did we end up here again? That’s a question we need to ask. And more importantly—will the politicians let the army finish the job, or leave it half-done, as they’ve done so many times before?

Let’s be clear: this article is not a critique of the armed forces. It’s a critique of everyone else—the governments, the kingmakers, the corporations, and the so-called allies who have perfected the art of keeping conflict profitable.

Because make no mistake—terrorism isn’t born out of thin air. It’s a funded, managed, and well-supplied business. And tragically, India and Pakistan have been two of its most loyal customer bases for decades. Welcome to the longest-running geopolitical circus, where the tickets are paid for in blood, and the ringmasters wear suits in Washington, Riyadh, London, and sometimes, Palo Alto.

Developing nations rarely enjoy the luxury of being terror-free. Why would they? As long as local elites can be convinced to sell out national sovereignty for pocket change, the game continues. In Pakistan’s case, it's been a lucrative setup: lease your land to “strategic allies,” breed radical ideologies for leverage, and play the helpless victim on global stages—all while cashing checks from both the West and the Gulf.

Meanwhile, India—idealistic and overstretched—tried to win over Kashmir with development funds, subsidies, and slogans. But those funds too often ended up in the pockets of local politicians more focused on building villas than bridges. Religious extremism wasn’t just tolerated—it was, in some cases, quietly encouraged, all to keep New Delhi anxious and the region unstable.

And yes, let’s not forget the BJP’s baffling alliance with Mufti Mohammad’s party in J&K. A tactical masterstroke—if the goal was to destabilize your own position. But this isn’t a one-party problem. Across the political spectrum, “national interest” has always taken second place to electoral arithmetic.

Need a quick history refresher? In 1999, terrorists hijacked an Indian Airlines flight and demanded the release of a top militant. Who personally oversaw the surrender? None other than BJP stalwart L.K. Advani. The U.S. promised action. The reward? The 2001 attack on India’s Parliament. Moral of the story: if you're relying on Western reassurances, you’d be better off getting them notarized by Netflix—at least you’ll get something entertaining in return.

Speaking of Western promises: how many Indians realize that Pakistan’s terror industry was long bankrolled by Western powers, Turkey, Saudi Arabia—and yes, also London? While India sent teachers and engineers to Kashmir, the other side sent bullets and cash.

But wait—it gets worse.

Enter the corporations—the new emperors. These days, “national interest” is just another line item on a quarterly report. Weak democracies with broken systems are perfect markets for outsourcing labor, dodging regulation, and brokering discreet deals. Why bother with labor laws or human rights when you can just exploit a nation in crisis?

Take America’s 2024 election. A case study in disaster capitalism. Elon Musk, the tech messiah turned data emperor, allegedly bought the presidency with what for him amounts to spare change. In return, millions of Americans handed over their data, privacy, and agency to a man who treats power like a pet project.

And now, here we are: India launches missile strikes, the West issues vague statements, and WhatsApp patriots light up their phones with "Jai Hind" emojis. And while most Indians would back a full and final cleanup of terrorism’s infrastructure—whether it hides in Kashmir or in boardrooms in Dubai, London, or Silicon Valley—the job requires more than symbolism.

Say, learn from the West. When George W. Bush went after the financial networks backing Osama bin Laden, it wasn’t a PR stunt. Before 9/11, America had ironically helped fund bin Laden’s operations during the Cold War. But when the threat turned inward, the U.S. got smart: they knew terrorism cannot survive without money. Bush made it clear—you kill terrorism by choking its funding. And it worked. The U.S. intelligence community dismantled the financial web that supported al-Qaeda, crippling its global reach.

India needs to do the same. But the real question is—can it? Can India trace and shut down the flow of funds, even when those trails lead through so-called friendly nations, powerful corporate interests, or the political donors who keep the wheels of corruption spinning?

And while we’re asking hard questions—will India also take action on the illegal road built by China in Gilgit? This road, constructed in disputed territory that is legally part of India, is actively used by China to funnel weapons and logistical support to Pakistan. If India is serious about dismantling the infrastructure that sustains terrorism, then Gilgit cannot be ignored. Will India clean up this corridor of collusion and send a real message—not just to Pakistan, but to China as well?

That would be the real blow—not just militarily, but geopolitically. But will the current government do it? Or will they stop short once the headlines fade and the political mileage is cashed?

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: this may not be the government to finish that job. They’re too tightly tangled in the same global web of influence, finance, and favors. Why kill the monster when you can ride it into your next campaign rally?

The Indian diaspora, as always, will support the nation. We want India to win—not just a battle, but the war against systemic terrorism, ideological manipulation, and political cowardice. But this time, finish the job. Don’t stop at optics. Go after the real threat—not just the ones that make for dramatic headlines.

Because if we’re going to fight this war, let it be the last one.

Jai Hind.