Yog guru and entrepreneur Baba Ramdev on May 4, made strong remarks against Pakistan in the wake of the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, asserting that Pakistan is on the verge of internal collapse and incapable of sustaining a full-scale conflict with India.
Speaking to the media, Ramdev stated that Pakistan’s internal divisions, including demands for independence in Balochistan and among the Pashtun population, have left the country fragile and unstable.
“Pakistan is going to break on its own. The people of Balochistan and Pakhtuns are demanding their freedom. The situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is even worse. Pakistan doesn’t have the strength to confront India. It cannot endure a war with India even for four days,” Ramdev said.
Taking a jibe at Pakistan, Ramdev quipped that with the way things are unfolding, he may soon have to open gurukuls (traditional learning centres) in Karachi and Lahore. “I think that in a few days we will have to build the next gurukul in Karachi and another in Lahore,” he remarked.
His comments come in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 people, mostly Hindus, were killed in what is being described as one of the deadliest assaults in recent years.
Echoing similar sentiments, BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari criticised Pakistan’s deteriorating military preparedness and questioned the country’s capacity to respond to India’s countermeasures.
“Pakistan is convinced that it neither trusts its Army nor its defence preparedness. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India is poised to deliver a strong response to those orchestrating terror and turn the handlers of terror to dust,” Bhandari told news agency ANI.
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam massacre, the Indian government has taken a series of strong diplomatic and strategic steps aimed at isolating Pakistan. These include:
- Banning Pakistani aircraft from Indian airspace
- Cancelling visas issued to Pakistani nationals
Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, a key agreement on water-sharing between the two countries
These measures are being seen as part of India’s broader effort to send a stern message against cross-border terrorism.
According to ANI sources, Pakistan’s military is reportedly facing a severe shortage of artillery ammunition, limiting its ability to sustain any potential conflict beyond four days. The depletion is being attributed to recent arms transfers and deals with Ukraine, which have drained Islamabad’s strategic reserves.
Amid rising tensions, the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to hold closed-door consultations on Monday to discuss the evolving situation between India and Pakistan. The meeting comes following Pakistan’s request for an emergency session in light of India’s aggressive diplomatic and military posture.
The attack on April 22 targeted a tourists, mostly Hindus, asking their religion in the scenic town of Pahalgam, located in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. The attackers used automatic weapons and explosives, resulting in 26 fatalities and several injuries, triggering nationwide outrage.
