Pakistan, May 27 -- In a major political storm, former Indian Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha has accused the Narendra Modi-led government of staging the Pahalgam incident for electoral advantage. Speaking in a televised interview with Indian media, the veteran politician and senior Trinamool Congress leader said the tragic event was "not a result of foreign interference" but a pre-planned "drama" designed to influence upcoming elections in Bihar.

Sinha's comments have reignited debate over the politicization of national security in India. He alleged that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) deliberately exploits national tragedies to manipulate public sentiment and gain votes. "The Pahalgam incident, like Pulwama before it, was used ...