Between April and September 2025 alone, the Indian government repeatedly claimed Pakistani involvement in events ranging from alleged drone attacks in Gujarat to student protests in Ladakh.

The narrative was clear: Pakistan is the omnipresent villain behind every challenge facing India. Yet, time and again, these accusations lacked credible, conclusive evidence. Rather than investigating root causes or pursuing nuanced solutions, the government opted for a strategy of externalization—one that turns legitimate grievances into “foreign conspiracies.”

One of the most striking examples of this strategy was the arrest of SonamWangchuk, a moderate Ladakhi activist known for advocating constitutional protections, job reservations, and statehood for Ladakh. The government........

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