Pakistan, April 25 -- "Pakistan ko sabak sikhana hoga," thundered an anchor to millions. Studio lights flashed, graphics spun, while the blinding chyron screamed: "Destroy Pakistan. No Holding Back."

On social media platforms, hashtags like #StrikeBackIndia and #NoMoreTalks surged, mirroring the aggressive pronouncements dominating broadcast news.

The aftermath of the Pahalgam attack has unleashed a torrent of jingoism, mostly led by young men, driven by a toxic mix of hyper-nationalism and a perceived need to assert dominance. This tragedy, like so many others in the past, appears to have been co-opted by those eager to beat the drums of war, drowning out voices advocating for reason and restraint.

Literally following the recent trend...