Salman Nadwi faces criticism over anti-Pakistan remarks
Scholar softens tone towards Taliban after Doval-brokered meet: Analysts
New Delhi: Indian establishment-backed religious scholar Salman Nadwi has come under strong criticism for making remarks against Pakistan at a time when the country is facing growing regional security challenges following Zionist attacks on neighboring Iran and Afghan Taliban assaults on Pakistani posts along the border.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Nadwi described Pakistan’s current military leadership as “oppressive and unjust,” alleging that it prioritizes foreign interests over the welfare of its people. His remarks have drawn sharp reactions from analysts and observers who say such statements echo narratives promoted by anti-Pakistan and anti-Muslim elements aligned with the Hindutva-inspired India’s Modi government.
Observers noted that Nadwi’s tone toward the Afghan Taliban appeared to soften after he reportedly met their leadership during a visit facilitated by India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. During the interaction, Nadwi reportedly linked the Taliban’s actions to defending their territory and governance system and expressed disappointment over what he described as the silence of influential circles in Pakistan.
Critics argue that Nadwi’s statements reveal clear contradictions in his positions. They point out that while he appears sympathetic toward militant groups operating from Afghan soil against Pakistan, he has remained silent on the decades-long struggle of Kashmiris for their right to self-determination in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Analysts say such selective commentary raises serious concerns about Nadwi’s credibility and intentions, particularly at a time when the region is witnessing heightened tensions and growing instability.
