Rakesh: you are underestimating the average Indian's appetite for war. We, as a society, don't seek out war. But are perfectly capable of uniting to give a bloody nose to the enemy.
The public support for 1962, 71 & Kargil are testimony to this. Balakot caused a spike in popularity for Modi, propelling him in 2019 LS elections. As an aside, that's why the Congress-ISI alliance postponed the latest attacks to *after* the election results.
We mourn our fallen heroes but are stoic about it. Balidan ethos is strong.
But the public is not going to bay for blood after these attacks. They believe that its the Govt's job to punish Pakis. Once the Govt does that & displayss Kshatriyata, the public will full-heartedly stand behind the Govt.
The ball is in Modi's court, not in the court of the average Indian.
The public support for 1962, 71 & Kargil are testimony to this. Balakot caused a spike in popularity for Modi, propelling him in 2019 LS elections. As an aside, that's why the Congress-ISI alliance postponed the latest attacks to *after* the election results.
We mourn our fallen heroes but are stoic about it. Balidan ethos is strong.
But the public is not going to bay for blood after these attacks. They believe that its the Govt's job to punish Pakis. Once the Govt does that & displayss Kshatriyata, the public will full-heartedly stand behind the Govt.
The ball is in Modi's court, not in the court of the average Indian.
Statistics: Posted by Prem Kumar — 12 Jun 2024 23:30