Swara Bhasker sparks outrage with anti war post amid India’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. Read why social media is calling her anti-national.
Operation Sindoor, lauded nationwide, Swara’s message sparks a national debate on what makes good patriotism & dissent
The ruthless Pahalgam terror attack.As India rallied to respond to the massacre (Operation Sindoor), many across the country lent their support on May 7 when they targeted nine terror camps in Pakistan with a pincer movement.
However also during this show of national solidarity, Swara Bhasker created a storm of vitriol via her recent social media posts that question the war narrative.
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Terrorists Attack & Military Response
The regionally based April 22 Pahalgam, Kashmir attack claimed the lives not just of militants but also civilians as well and India retaliated. What followed was Operation Sindoor across the Line of Control lauded as an audacious and very essential blow to dismantle terror strength elements
The Post that Initiated a Firestorm for Swara Bhasker
In a flip of nearly applaud and applause for India doing the right thing within the military, Swara wrote something sinister “All War is Propaganda” By George Orwell. So all of the screaming and lies, and hate come directly from those who are not taking part in it. Imagine that, good timing plus two more consecutive tweets (one urging pro-warers to picture losing their family members) then it went viral.
She also shared an image of Indian flag being hoisted outside Karachi Bakery, Hyderabad with the caption –When will this foolishness stop! Generally the line was taken to be disparaging patriotic displays during such a sensitive times of country.
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Internet Reacts: Is She A Patriot or Is She Provocateur?
Some of her anti-war comments were quickly met with praise from a tiny community on social media proclaiming her voice of peace, but the rest of the comments were furious. Many dubbed her “anti-national,” and blamed her for supporting the enemy while desensitizing India’s sacrifice. This came about and resulted in viral hashtags, probably the most divisive moment ever in recent history.
However, many Bollywood celebs were pro-Operation Sindoor and showed their loyalty to India’s military and its actions.India Strikes Back: AWACS Destroyed, Pakistan Left Blind
Swara Bhasker in the Eye of Another Storm
Known for her bold political takes, Swara Bhasker is no stranger to controversy. But as India faces rising tensions with Pakistan, her words have reopened the debate around freedom of expression, nationalism,and the real price of war.