‘India Out’ becomes symbol of resistance to India’s interference in South Asia
Islamabad: The “India Out” movement, a phenomenon associated with South Asian politics aimed at resisting India’s growing interference across the region.
According to Kashmir Media Service, anti-India sentiments are fueling a wave of political and cultural pushback against New Delhi’s interference from the Maldives to Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan in the region.
The movement gained momentum after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s pro-India government in Bangladesh, and the landslide victory of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who campaigned on an anti-India slogan. Muizzu’s administration has actively worked to expel Indian military personnel and shift foreign policy toward China, dealing a significant blow to India’s meddling in the Indian Ocean region.
In Bangladesh, the “India Out” campaign targets Indian products, entertainment, and cultural dominance. The Bengladeshis say that India is using economic leverage, intelligence networks, and propaganda to manipulate governments and suppress dissent in neighboring countries.
Surveillance records have exposed Indian intelligence officials coordinating with Maldivian politicians to topple Muizzu’s pro-China government, while Bhutan faces pressure to align its policies with Indian strategic interests.
The ‘India-Out’ movement highlights deep frustration with New Delhi’s interventionist policies, including alleged election interference in Nepal and support for oppressive regimes.
The “India Out” campaign underscores a regional shift toward resistance to external influence, signaling a new era in South Asian geopolitics.
