Summary Indian media faces criticism for fueling war hysteria after Pahalgam incident. Anchors and analysts accused of spreading aggressive narratives and ignoring journalistic ethics
SRINAGAR (Dunya News) - Following the Pahalgam incident, Indian media has been accused of abandoning professional journalistic values and acting as a war mouthpiece for the Modi government.
Indian media, through its broadcasts, continued to fuel war hysteria and mislead the public with unverified information. After the Pahalgam development, Arnab Goswami, an anchor of Republic TV, was seen urging the government toward war and making controversial remarks against Pakistan.
After the incident, Indian media allegedly ignored ground realities and continued a campaign that heightened tensions between two nuclear-armed states. Several anchors turned their studios into war-like command centers, amplifying aggressive narratives and contributing to regional instability.
By issuing threats such as setting Karachi Port on fire and launching missile strikes, sections of Indian media drew criticism for irresponsible rhetoric. Observers say that making allegations without evidence has put their credibility and professional integrity at stake internationally.
Following the Pahalgam episode, Indian media continued to promote narratives of retaliation and war preparedness. So-called defense analysts, including retired General G. D. Bakshi, were also seen advocating aggressive postures on television, further intensifying tensions.
