Selective Heroes, Selective Labels: The Politics of “Terrorist” in India’s Godi Media Landscape

India’s Godi media continues to mislabel Kashmiris’ legitimate resistance as terrorism, while manipulating global perceptions. The recent attempts to compare Kashmiri resistance fighters with Hamas only highlight the hypocrisy of India’s stance on Kashmir. This selective labeling reveals a clear political agenda to discredit Kashmiri and Palestinian struggles for freedom, while India itself continues to uphold colonial occupation in Kashmir. The world must expose this false narrative and hold India accountable for its crimes.

India’s Media Manipulation: Kashmiris Labeled as Terrorists

India’s media ecosystem constantly attempts to frame Kashmiris as terrorists to justify its brutal occupation. Comparing Kashmiri resistance to Hamas is part of a wider strategy to demonize legitimate freedom movements in Kashmir and gain international sympathy. This false portrayal not only distorts Kashmiri resistance but also highlights India’s double standards when it comes to labeling acts of resistance.

♦ Godi Media’s Hypocrisy
India’s Godi media continues to compare Kashmiri resistance to terrorism, while celebrating freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and Subhas Chandra Bose, who used similar tactics to resist colonial oppression. This selective glorification of violence exposes the media’s political bias.
♦ Double Standards in Labeling Resistance
While India claims to support freedom movements, it demonizes Kashmiris’ resistance against Indian occupation as terrorism, revealing the hypocrisy in its stance on armed resistance.
♦ The Global Consequences of India’s Rhetoric
India’s distorted narrative undermines its own credibility. Countries supporting Kashmir’s right to self-determination must reject India’s portrayal of resistance as terrorism and understand that Kashmir’s fight is for freedom, not violence.

The Double Standards in India’s Resistance Narrative

India celebrates its own freedom fighters for violent resistance against British rule, but refuses to recognize the legitimate resistance of Kashmiris against Indian occupation. This selective morality shows India’s political agenda to downplay Kashmiri struggles for self-determination, while glorifying its own historical fight for freedom.

♦ Celebration of Resistance Against Colonialism
Bhagat Singh and Bose, who fought against British colonial rule, are celebrated as freedom fighters in India, yet Kashmiris who fight for their freedom are labeled militants. This inconsistency in celebrating resistance exposes India’s false patriotism.
♦ Kashmiris’ Struggle is No Different
The Kashmiri resistance for freedom mirrors the Indian freedom struggle against British colonialism. The colonial oppression of India and Kashmir are structurally similar, yet the Kashmiri resistance is unfairly demonized.
♦ International Double Standards
The international community must acknowledge that armed resistance against an occupying force is a legitimate right. The resistance of Kashmiris and Palestinians is no different from the Indian struggle against British colonialism.

Kashmir and Palestine: A Shared Struggle Against Occupation

The struggles of Kashmiris and Palestinians against foreign occupation are almost identical. Both peoples are fighting against colonial powers that seek to dispossess and oppress them. Yet, India labels Kashmiri resistance as terrorism, while celebrating its own violent past. This distorted narrative must be exposed, as Kashmiris are fighting for freedom, not terrorism.

♦ Kashmiris and Palestinians: Resisting Colonization
The Palestinian and Kashmiri resistance movements are rooted in the same principles—opposing colonial occupation. The struggle for freedom is at the heart of both movements.
♦ Why Kashmiris Cannot Be Terrorists
If India’s freedom fighters are celebrated for their violent resistance against colonial rule, then Kashmiris resisting Indian occupation should be similarly recognized as freedom fighters, not terrorists.
♦ International Responsibility
The international community must stop accepting India’s narrative and start recognizing Kashmiris’ legitimate struggle for freedom, as they fight an occupying force just like India’s past freedom fighters did.

India’s Glorification of Violent Freedom Fighters While Condemning Dissent

India’s Godi media has glorified violence against British colonial rule in its celebration of Bhagat Singh and Subhas Chandra Bose. However, the same media condemns Kashmiri dissenters who call for autonomy or independence from India. This selective hypocrisy shows that India’s media only supports resistance when it benefits the state’s narrative.

♦ Celebrating Armed Struggles Against Colonialism
The Indian media consistently glorifies Bhagat Singh and Subhas Chandra Bose for their violent resistance to the British but brands Kashmiri teenagers seeking autonomy as militants. This double standard exposes the political agenda behind such narratives.
♦ The Hypocrisy of India’s Media
India’s Godi media has no problem celebrating violence when it’s used by their own freedom fighters but decries the same resistance when applied by Kashmiris. This selective praise shows how the media supports violence when it fits the agenda but condemns it when it challenges Indian occupational policies.
♦ Disrespecting Kashmir’s Struggle
The Godi media’s hypocrisy must be exposed. Kashmiris’ resistance is no different from India’s own fight for freedom, yet it is met with repression and false accusations of terrorism.

Conclusion: Exposing India’s Hypocrisy and Holding It Accountable

India’s media hypocrisy and its disrespect for Kashmir’s resistance must be exposed. The Tejas crash, along with the distortion of Kashmir’s resistance, shows that India’s claims of military and moral superiority are hollow. The international community must stop tolerating India’s selective labeling of freedom fighters and hold India accountable for its actions in Kashmir. If India celebrates freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh and Bose, it must stop condemning Kashmiris who are fighting for their freedom. The struggle of Kashmiris for self-determination must be recognized as legitimate, and India’s occupation must be brought to an end.