Pakistan, Aug. 24 -- It has now become a routine practice. Indian national security apparatus is now mentally trained to rely on a reliable domestic fallback. They tend to frame internal crises, social unrest, political opposition and even a mere disruption (jokingly) through the lens of external subversion. By consistently invoking "Pakistan-sponsored" modules, foreign handlers, and cross-border threats, New Delhi has systematically converted domestic governance shortfalls into national security emergencies. However, this strategy faces growing internal scepticism and intense international scrutiny, exposing a clear contradiction between India's domestic claims and its global actions.

Whenever the state faces public grievances, whether ...