- India,
- 25-Apr-2025 06:20 PM IST
Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam is proving to be not just another tragedy for India, but a turning point. Like every time, this time too the country suffered a severe shock, but the difference is that this time the reaction of the whole world was not limited to mere formal condolences. Now the international community is not only understanding India's pain, but is also fully legitimising its right to self-defence.1. The world is tired of Pakistan's strategyPakistan has been repeating the same script for years—"We have nothing to do with this". But the killing of Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, and the subsequent growth of terrorist networks there, proves that this country is not only a safe haven for terrorism, but is also involved in its strategy. This time Western intelligence agencies are also openly admitting that the roots of attacks like Pahalgam lie in Pakistan.2. New thinking of Muslim countriesThere was a time when Muslim countries used to stand with Pakistan in the name of Islamic unity. But now nations like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Indonesia are clearly acknowledging the need for India's self-restraint and action against terrorism. This change shows that the global Islamic perspective is now considering terror as different from religion and stands in favor of justice.3. China's forced silencePakistan's evergreen friend China also did not come out in open support this time. It not only condemned the attack, but also did not say a word in favor of Pakistan. China is well aware that if it takes Pakistan's side at this time, the India-US alliance will become even stronger. And this could be a big blow to its Indo-Pacific strategy.4. Appeal for restraint is now just a formalityNo country except the United Nations has appealed to India to exercise restraint. This is the first time that the world has termed India's possible retaliation as "necessary and justified". This shows that India is now being seen as a responsible global power, which has the full right to protect its security interests.5. India on the verge of a decisive shiftThis moment is not just about retaliation but about India’s new global identity. India is no longer a country that only protested terror attacks but a nation capable of responding on every front—diplomatic or strategic.6. Pakistan: No moral ground, no supportPakistan is completely isolated this time. China has distanced itself, and the rest of the world is already fed up with its “denial of terror” stance. The massive support India has received this time makes it clear that the war against terror is no longer its own.