May 2025: Public sentiment in Turkey & MiddleEast toward India: What's the reality?

[LordJames]

Just Returned from Türkiye — Surprised by Strong Anti-India Sentiment Across the Board

I returned from Türkiye last night, and I have to say I was genuinely surprised by the intensity of sentiment I encountered toward India — especially since I didn’t initiate any conversations on the India-Pakistan situation, given that I didn’t have regular internet access during parts of the trip and wasn’t fully up to date.

Across various parts of the country — at gas stations, grocery stores, shopping malls — random Turkish citizens, completely unprompted, made strong anti-India remarks. Phrases like “India Murdabad” were expressed with noticeable passion. This happened multiple times, and in different regions.

I also had meetings with several politicians (all non-AKP) and religious scholars, including a respected Sufi shaykh. One of them used the word “Ahmaq” (stupid, idiotic, retarded etc)), and his student insisted on ensuring that I understood that Shaykh is saying "Indians are retarded", put aside the Woke association in the west as I know the negative connoations of the word "retarded" when it comes to special needs etc.

Even Turkish teenagers — secular and liberal by appearance — expressed extreme disapproval of India without me bringing up the topic. In casual conversations with Uber drivers (both Turkish and Arab), similar strong language and sentiments were shared, again unsolicited. Some even expressed that Indians were unwelcome in Türkiye. I was taken aback by how direct and emotional their words were.

Syrian Arabs (men, women, even children) also commented negatively about Indians, as did other Arab nationals I passed on the street — most of whom showed no visible signs of religiosity, which suggests these views weren’t limited to any one ideological group. On my return flight, I sat near two Somali passengers (post-hair transplant) who also expressed extremely negative views about India.

To reiterate, I didn’t raise political or regional issues with anyone. This sentiment seemed to be bubbling just below the surface and poured out the moment people recognized my background or heard me speak.

It's striking that Anatolian and Eastern Turks — regions with little to no foreign tourism — as well as Syrian Arabs along the border, who also see virtually no tourists, have somehow picked up and are using the specific slogan "India Murdabad."

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[LordJames]

My WhatsApp has been flooded with messages from Arabs — often in broken English or Arabic — strongly denouncing India and expressing frustration toward Indians in general.

What’s particularly interesting is that many Gulf Arabs are openly distancing themselves from the actions of their own governments, especially regarding recent diplomatic and economic overtures toward India. Several have made it clear that they personally disapprove of these ties and resent the normalization of relations in light of what they see as injustices being committed against Muslims, particularly in Kashmir and elsewhere.

This level of emotional response and disapproval, especially from citizens in countries that are officially engaging India, speaks volumes about the growing gap between state policies and public sentiment on the ground.

 

[Technics 1210]

Indians need a reality lesson. They seem to believe the world is in awe of India and the cult.

This is precisely why when cult members who manage to flee India, arrive in the West, only to realise no one gives a toss.

At which point, they refuse to acknowledge they are from India, and peruse in changing their name to Peter, John, and the Fairy Godmother.

How can an Indian even believe for a minute the world would be in awe of them when their own countrymen are not in awe of the realities in India.

 

[LordJames]

What stood out to me was that, despite their obvious frustration — and in many cases outright hostility — toward India and Indians, not a single person I spoke to called for violence against civilians.

Unlike some extremist rhetoric seen in Zionist or certain Indian circles, the individuals I encountered expressed their anger in strong terms, but their focus remained on political grievances and government actions — not on harming innocent people.

This distinction is important: while the dislike or even hatred toward India as a state was openly voiced, it didn’t cross the line into advocating civilian harm, which says something about the moral boundaries still being observed by many in these communities.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Interesting.

What were their feelings regarding Pakistan?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

My WhatsApp has been flooded with messages from Arabs — often in broken English or Arabic — strongly denouncing India and expressing frustration toward Indians in general.

What’s particularly interesting is that many Gulf Arabs are openly distancing themselves from the actions of their own governments, especially regarding recent diplomatic and economic overtures toward India. Several have made it clear that they personally disapprove of these ties and resent the normalization of relations in light of what they see as injustices being committed against Muslims, particularly in Kashmir and elsewhere.

This level of emotional response and disapproval, especially from citizens in countries that are officially engaging India, speaks volumes about the growing gap between state policies and public sentiment on the ground.

Cannot speak on Turks since I don't follow news there, I assumed most of them barely gave India a second thought. But there is massive negative emotion from Indians in general towards Turkiye, and perhaps that has made news in the country and now Turks themselves are showing disapproval.

As for the Arabs I know that there was a huge backlash against the videos of Indians trampling the Saudi flag underfoot in some cities which went viral. The Saudi flag carries religious text so that would have been seen as very ugly behaviour. It has probably woken a few up in the Arab world of Indian visceral hatred for Muslims in general.

 

[sweep_shot]

Indians are currently disliked by many different nationalities worldwide.

Indians have only themselves to blame. They don't know how to get along. They are very obnoxious and full of themselves.

 

[LordJames]

Cannot speak on Turks since I don't follow news there, I assumed most of them barely gave India a second thought. But there is massive negative emotion from Indians in general towards Turkiye, and perhaps that has made news in the country and now Turks themselves are showing disapproval.

As for the Arabs I know that there was a huge backlash against the videos of Indians trampling the Saudi flag underfoot in some cities which went viral. The Saudi flag carries religious text so that would have been seen as very ugly behaviour. It has probably woken a few up in the Arab world of Indian visceral hatred for Muslims in general.

I've been following Arab social media and commentary more closely now, and it’s clear that the outrage isn’t just about the trampling of the Saudi flag alone. There’s a broader undercurrent of frustration that's driving the discourse — and while the flag incident may have been a trigger, it's tapping into deeper political and religious grievances.

As for Türkiye, local media has covered the issue, but not in a major or sustained way. Outlets like TRT, ATV, and CNN Türk have mentioned the topic, but usually in passing, without dedicating significant air time or in-depth discussion specifically to the Indian reaction toward Turks. It seems to be acknowledged, but not made a central topic in mainstream Turkish news coverage.

TRT World (English) had more mentions then local Turkish media.

Interesting.

What were their feelings regarding Pakistan?

Widespread Support for Pakistan and Strong Disapproval of India Among Turks, Arabs, and African Muslims

During my recent travels and conversations, one pattern became very clear: there's overwhelming grassroots support for Pakistan across diverse communities — including Turks, Arabs, and African Muslims — and a growing sense of dislike or disapproval toward India and Indians.

For many religious individuals, this sentiment is largely shaped by religious solidarity — particularly in light of developments in Kashmir, Gaza, and the broader treatment of Muslims in India.

What surprised me more was that even non-religious or secular individuals — who show no outward signs of religiosity — expressed frustration with India. Their reasons often stem from India's jingoistic political stance, aggressive online behavior, and most notably, its close ties with Israel despite ongoing oppression of Muslims globally.

To be very clear: not a single person I spoke with, whether Turkish, Arab, or African, condoned violence against civilians or spoke in support of acts like rape or terrorism — even those who expressed very strong views about India. Their criticism was pointed, but it stayed within the realm of political and ideological disagreement, not calls for inhumane retaliation.

From my own limited observations, the dislike toward India and Indians is palpable, especially among those who engage online and are exposed to social media discourse. However, this sentiment does not mirror the extreme or violent rhetoric sometimes seen from the more fringe corners of Indian or Zionist circles.

I fully expect this thread may attract deflections or "whataboutism" from some — possibly citing isolated incidents or social media posts. But from what I’ve seen firsthand, the frustration on the ground is deep but measured, focused on policy, state actions, and behavior, not on targeting innocent people.

 

[Champ_Pal]

India has nothing to do with Middle East. Middle East nations that matter like Saudis and Emiratis are friends with India. The rest do not matter much.

Turkey is Pak's ally. India does not need Turkey.

 

[RexRex]

The general public in Turkey or the Arab World doesn't care about what's happening in the Indo-Pak region. Methinks the OP is telling a fib.

 

[Ahmed216]

India's openly anti-Muslim domestic policy is now creating distrust and hatred in its neighbouring Muslim countries.

 

[sweep_shot]

India's openly anti-Muslim domestic policy is now creating distrust and hatred in its neighbouring Muslim countries.

Agree.

Even some of the non-Muslim countries are starting to have issues with India. See below:

5 Factors Driving Anti-India Sentiment in Nepal

Beyond the border dispute, there are other longstanding causes of Nepali resentment toward India.

thediplomat.com

Anti-Indian Sentiments in Nepal

The 2023 International Freedom Report on Nepal has sparked controversy due to allegations that right-wing religious groups associated

moderndiplomacy.eu

‘We are not slaves!’ - Anti-Indian sentiment flares in Sri Lanka after VFS visa scandal | Tamil Guardian

www.tamilguardian.com

 

[LordJames]

Wider Muslim Sentiment Toward India: A Complex but Consistent Pattern

This isn't directly related to the most recent India–Pakistan tensions, but when observing practicing Muslims across the Islamic world, a clear pattern emerges:

There is widespread disapproval — and in many cases outright dislike — for India and Indians among ordinary citizens in much of the Muslim world.

In the Gulf region, while governments have developed increasingly close ties with India, this often stands in contrast to the views of the general population. Many Gulf Arabs express frustration with their governments’ policies, which they feel do not reflect popular sentiment.

Outside the Gulf — in Jordan, the Levant, Iraq, and parts of North and East Africa — there is near-unanimous disapproval of India, both as a state and, at times, culturally.

Among Muslim populations in Sub-Saharan Africa, this sentiment is similarly strong.

In Central Asia, the response is even more severe: India is often viewed with revulsion and deep hostility, particularly due to its perceived alignment with anti-Muslim policies.

The Afghan Exception — A More Nuanced View

Afghanistan presents a more complex picture. There is, without doubt, significant resentment toward Pakistan among Afghans — and this often translates into positive sentiments toward India by comparison. However, this does not equate to support for Indian state actions targeting Muslims, whether Pakistani or otherwise.

Among the Afghan diaspora in the West, tensions with Pakistanis are sometimes visible — for example, during cricket matches — but this rivalry should be understood in the context of historical grievances. It does not indicate endorsement of India’s policies against Muslims.

Bollywood: Popular but Not Political

It’s also worth noting the continued popularity of Bollywood throughout Africa, Central Asia, and the Arab world. However, this cultural influence does not translate into political support for India or sympathy for its actions against Muslim communities.

Another important trend I’ve noticed is that the popularity of Bollywood is noticeably waning, especially in parts of the Muslim world.

This shift is largely due to the rise of Islamic historical dramas like Diriliş: Ertuğrul, Kuruluş: Osman, and Mehmed: Fetihler Sultanı. These shows have deeply resonated with Muslim audiences and are now playing a significant role in shaping cultural and media preferences.

A quick drive through the city centers of many Sahelian towns today — compared to 15 years ago — reveals the difference. Where once Bollywood film posters dominated shop windows and billboards, they’re now being replaced by images of Turkish actors and series

This shift isn't just aesthetic; it reflects a deeper cultural realignment in how people in these regions connect with their history, identity, and current global events.

Final Thought

What this widespread disapproval of India and Indians means in practical terms — and its potential political or diplomatic impact — is a separate conversation. But the consistency of sentiment across such a broad segment of the global Muslim population is significant and cannot be overlooked.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Agree.

Even some of the non-Muslim countries are starting to have issues with India. See below:

5 Factors Driving Anti-India Sentiment in Nepal

Beyond the border dispute, there are other longstanding causes of Nepali resentment toward India.

thediplomat.com

Anti-Indian Sentiments in Nepal

The 2023 International Freedom Report on Nepal has sparked controversy due to allegations that right-wing religious groups associated

moderndiplomacy.eu

‘We are not slaves!’ - Anti-Indian sentiment flares in Sri Lanka after VFS visa scandal | Tamil Guardian

www.tamilguardian.com

Jokes apart but what exactly is the reason behind such sentiments

 

[HalBass9]

The general public in Turkey or the Arab World doesn't care about what's happening in the Indo-Pak region. Methinks the OP is telling a fib.

The ordinary people of Saudi Arabia and Turkey still carry a sense of solidarity and principle. As for others, like Qatar or the UAE, their foreign policy rarely extends beyond self interest. Beyond the gold and gloss, it’s transactional diplomacy at its finest, calculated, quiet, and indifferent to anything that doesn't serve their bottom line.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

The general public in Turkey or the Arab World doesn't care about what's happening in the Indo-Pak region. Methinks the OP is telling a fib.

While I already said in my earlier post that most Turks or Arabs don't give that much thought to India generally, I do think social media is starting to change that. Indians tend to be very vocal and Islamophobic on there, and this is probably starting to grate.

There are literally millions of Indians working in the gulf countries, if the locals start to understand what your govt stands for, this might have long term repercussions.

 

[sweep_shot]

Jokes apart but what exactly is the reason behind such sentiments

As per the articles, it is primarily due to Indian interfering behavior. India just don't know how to mind their own business.

 

[Ahmed216]

I've been following Arab social media and commentary more closely now, and it’s clear that the outrage isn’t just about the trampling of the Saudi flag alone. There’s a broader undercurrent of frustration that's driving the discourse — and while the flag incident may have been a trigger, it's tapping into deeper political and religious grievances.

As for Türkiye, local media has covered the issue, but not in a major or sustained way. Outlets like TRT, ATV, and CNN Türk have mentioned the topic, but usually in passing, without dedicating significant air time or in-depth discussion specifically to the Indian reaction toward Turks. It seems to be acknowledged, but not made a central topic in mainstream Turkish news coverage.

TRT World (English) had more mentions then local Turkish media.


Widespread Support for Pakistan and Strong Disapproval of India Among Turks, Arabs, and African Muslims

During my recent travels and conversations, one pattern became very clear: there's overwhelming grassroots support for Pakistan across diverse communities — including Turks, Arabs, and African Muslims — and a growing sense of dislike or disapproval toward India and Indians.

For many religious individuals, this sentiment is largely shaped by religious solidarity — particularly in light of developments in Kashmir, Gaza, and the broader treatment of Muslims in India.

What surprised me more was that even non-religious or secular individuals — who show no outward signs of religiosity — expressed frustration with India. Their reasons often stem from India's jingoistic political stance, aggressive online behavior, and most notably, its close ties with Israel despite ongoing oppression of Muslims globally.

To be very clear: not a single person I spoke with, whether Turkish, Arab, or African, condoned violence against civilians or spoke in support of acts like rape or terrorism — even those who expressed very strong views about India. Their criticism was pointed, but it stayed within the realm of political and ideological disagreement, not calls for inhumane retaliation.

From my own limited observations, the dislike toward India and Indians is palpable, especially among those who engage online and are exposed to social media discourse. However, this sentiment does not mirror the extreme or violent rhetoric sometimes seen from the more fringe corners of Indian or Zionist circles.

I fully expect this thread may attract deflections or "whataboutism" from some — possibly citing isolated incidents or social media posts. But from what I’ve seen firsthand, the frustration on the ground is deep but measured, focused on policy, state actions, and behavior, not on targeting innocent people.

India after independence correctly adopted the policy of non-alignment.

Many intellectuals during that time felt Indian Muslims will be treated very harshly after partition but that did not happen to large extent.

Indian state could not take that path because they knew their standing in world of geopolitics. They knew the risks associated with alienating Muslim world.

But Modi being a Team seller and BJP a fascist political party seemed to know no other way.

 

[Ahmed216]

Agree.

Even some of the non-Muslim countries are starting to have issues with India. See below:

5 Factors Driving Anti-India Sentiment in Nepal

Beyond the border dispute, there are other longstanding causes of Nepali resentment toward India.

thediplomat.com

Anti-Indian Sentiments in Nepal

The 2023 International Freedom Report on Nepal has sparked controversy due to allegations that right-wing religious groups associated

moderndiplomacy.eu

‘We are not slaves!’ - Anti-Indian sentiment flares in Sri Lanka after VFS visa scandal | Tamil Guardian

www.tamilguardian.com

Lol that's Modi's true legacy. They've managed to strain relations with only other Hindu Majority nation that exists if I am not wrong

 

[Pakpak]

YouTube is full of Egyptian, Saudi and other Arab contenr creators who run military channels laughing at India and lauding our performance. A user linked those channels in another thread too. I watched a lot of those videos in subtitles.

It's what I keep saying. The entire world is laughing at how deluded India thinks it is except its BJP WhatsApp factory. I've wrote essays on it yesterday so won't clog this thread

 

[Pakpak]

I also noted massive pride that a Muslim nation hit back at any Islamophobic country and decrying how Arabs don't do that.

I'm not religious myself as many know but you feel pride listening to that.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Religion based bias is a real thing and I don’t deny it. When we question allegiance of 40 crore Muslims living in Bharat itself, how can one expect any better from the overall Muslim world.

It’s a fact, muslim nations may fight with each other and but at a global level Muslim people will always group against other religions.

Honestly im neither shocked nor do I have any unrealistic expectations. UAE, Saudi and some other Muslim nations we may have good business relations with them and some of them may seem inclusive and liberal today but given the nature of Muslims in general i have no doubt that sooner or later all these so called liberal Muslim nations too will ultimately succumb to Pan Islamic ideology and will be booting Indians out of their nations. That would also coincide with their fall as attractive nations although. I don’t personally feel this ideology is progressive. All nations who have fallen to this ideology have failed so UAE, Saudi also will fall, they’re not special. All this love and open minded news with Christians and Hindus is just a phase. Islamists have an aggressive expansionist view. In their eyes no nation other than an Islamic nation has the right to exist.

So it’s not the existence of Hindu hate that I have an issue with. It’s not to do with us but with their flawed belief system. I don’t think Indians need to bother about it.

I have travelled to Middle East extensively apart from other parts of the world and swear to Hod I have never even once encountered hostility or even rude behaviour from any locality for being a Hindu Indian. Most of the times I heard praises about the country that I myself didn’t believe in, I heard about praise for our movies , our PM and stuff like that. People have been supportive and kind. Never in my years of travel to these countries has ever a locality stopped me to say something about my religion or country. Only once last year a Palestinian friend in Jordan curiously asked me about why there are so many Indians supporting Israel on Twitter and I spent half an hour to explain to her there are as many Indians supporting Palestine and how religion based bias works for every nation. She found my answers reasonable and we remain warm friends.

Indians have built an image for being positive contributors to every country they have went to and that has brought a lot of goodwill. Political bias can also be short lived, eventually people judge you for who you are.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Religion based bias is a real thing and I don’t deny it. When we question allegiance of 40 crore Muslims living in Bharat itself, how can one expect any better from the overall Muslim world.

It’s a fact, muslim nations may fight with each other and but at a global level Muslim people will always group against other religions.

Honestly im neither shocked nor do I have any unrealistic expectations. UAE, Saudi and some other Muslim nations we may have good business relations with them and some of them may seem inclusive and liberal today but given the nature of Muslims in general i have no doubt that sooner or later all these so called liberal Muslim nations too will ultimately succumb to Pan Islamic ideology and will be booting Indians out of their nations. That would also coincide with their fall as attractive nations although. I don’t personally feel this ideology is progressive. All nations who have fallen to this ideology have failed so UAE, Saudi also will fall, they’re not special. All this love and open minded news with Christians and Hindus is just a phase. Islamists have an aggressive expansionist view. In their eyes no nation other than an Islamic nation has the right to exist.

So it’s not the existence of Hindu hate that I have an issue with. It’s not to do with us but with their flawed belief system. I don’t think Indians need to bother about it.

I have travelled to Middle East extensively apart from other parts of the world and swear to Hod I have never even once encountered hostility or even rude behaviour from any locality for being a Hindu Indian. Most of the times I heard praises about the country that I myself didn’t believe in, I heard about praise for our movies , our PM and stuff like that. People have been supportive and kind. Never in my years of travel to these countries has ever a locality stopped me to say something about my religion or country. Only once last year a Palestinian friend in Jordan curiously asked me about why there are so many Indians supporting Israel on Twitter and I spent half an hour to explain to her there are as many Indians supporting Palestine and how religion based bias works for every nation. She found my answers reasonable and we remain warm friends.

Indians have built an image for being positive contributors to every country they have went to and that has brought a lot of goodwill. Political bias can also be short lived, eventually people judge you for who you are.

Does it not make you stop and wonder that while in the first part of your post you are vilifying Muslims as aggressive and expansionist, in the second you yourself are describing how well Indian people have generally been treated on your travels in the middle east?

I think what you are observing is clear boundaries of behaviour which are expected in these countries, and if you respect them, you get tenfold back.

 

[LordJames]

YouTube is full of Egyptian, Saudi and other Arab contenr creators who run military channels laughing at India and lauding our performance. A user linked those channels in another thread too. I watched a lot of those videos in subtitles.

It's what I keep saying. The entire world is laughing at how deluded India thinks it is except its BJP WhatsApp factory. I've wrote essays on it yesterday so won't clog this thread

I’ve noticed a significant number of Arab content creators expressing clear satisfaction over India’s poor performance in the recent skirmish, often mocking the Indian side quite openly.

What stands out is that this sentiment isn't limited to just Gulf Arabs or religiously observant individuals — it's coming from a broad cross-section of Arab society, including secular voices and creators from outside the Gulf region.

Religion based bias is a real thing and I don’t deny it. When we question allegiance of 40 crore Muslims living in Bharat itself, how can one expect any better from the overall Muslim world.

It’s a fact, muslim nations may fight with each other and but at a global level Muslim people will always group against other religions.

Honestly im neither shocked nor do I have any unrealistic expectations. UAE, Saudi and some other Muslim nations we may have good business relations with them and some of them may seem inclusive and liberal today but given the nature of Muslims in general i have no doubt that sooner or later all these so called liberal Muslim nations too will ultimately succumb to Pan Islamic ideology and will be booting Indians out of their nations. That would also coincide with their fall as attractive nations although. I don’t personally feel this ideology is progressive. All nations who have fallen to this ideology have failed so UAE, Saudi also will fall, they’re not special. All this love and open minded news with Christians and Hindus is just a phase. Islamists have an aggressive expansionist view. In their eyes no nation other than an Islamic nation has the right to exist.

So it’s not the existence of Hindu hate that I have an issue with. It’s not to do with us but with their flawed belief system. I don’t think Indians need to bother about it.

I have travelled to Middle East extensively apart from other parts of the world and swear to Hod I have never even once encountered hostility or even rude behaviour from any locality for being a Hindu Indian. Most of the times I heard praises about the country that I myself didn’t believe in, I heard about praise for our movies , our PM and stuff like that. People have been supportive and kind. Never in my years of travel to these countries has ever a locality stopped me to say something about my religion or country. Only once last year a Palestinian friend in Jordan curiously asked me about why there are so many Indians supporting Israel on Twitter and I spent half an hour to explain to her there are as many Indians supporting Palestine and how religion based bias works for every nation. She found my answers reasonable and we remain warm friends.

Indians have built an image for being positive contributors to every country they have went to and that has brought a lot of goodwill. Political bias can also be short lived, eventually people judge you for who you are.

Contradictory post but...

Unlike Zionists and Indians (particularly Hindutva) Muslims are neither deranged nor barbaric and they don’t express filthy and deranged opinions about raping anyone (including Jews and their women). The views of both Zionists and Indians (particularly Hindutva) are perverse, pathetic and full of sexual connotations and its plan for all to see, Muslims by and large don’t express these sorts of sentiments towards anyone (including Jews and Hindus). Islam is pretty open about sex and sexual relations and the permission to have 4 wives and having Hoors in paradise isn’t promiscuity and sexual depravity which both Zionists and Hindutva constantly try to equate these concepts to.

As I have said earlier, Indians are Masters of “Fake News” and experts in “Whataboutism” so I am sure that Indians can post Social Media views of Ignorant Muslims inciting perverted Sexual violence against Hindus or Indians but by and large Muslims don’t express such views against anyone (Including Jews & Hindus).

Secondly, the state policies & laws in the “Gulf” are firmly aligned with the (state of) India and there is no ambiguity on the matter.

Thirdly, Indians in generally are ignorant of Islam and clueless on Arabic and Arab culture (apart from what they see while working or traveling in Middle East) and even if they did their experiences are largely based on “Arabs in the Gulfs”. The principles of Islam are diametrically opposed to “Shirk” and its basic and fundamental disagreement with “Shirk” and its manifestation. The stark difference and divergence between Tawheed (belief in a single God) and denouncement of Shirk (anything other then Tawheed) is fundamentally clear to all Muslims.

Having said that, I don’t expect Indians to agree with any of it. Furthermore, I fully Indians to derail the topic and bring up conversations about “Arab racism” etc and I also expect Indians to not acknowledge the clear sexual depravity towards Muslims and Indian delight at the sexual depravity of Zionists being expressed towards Muslims.

 

[Champ_Pal]

India's openly anti-Muslim domestic policy is now creating distrust and hatred in its neighbouring Muslim countries.

Which country? Turkey? Maldives? Bangladesh?

 

[Bhaijaan]

I’m also amused to see OP goes to countries to do interviews with people about how they feel about India? In none of my foreign visits ever did I ever bother to ask anyone how they felt about Pakistan. Who even does that lol Fake thread is fake thread.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Last time I was in Jordan, my friend had sent a Palestinian driver at the airport to pick me up and during our entire journey from airport to hotel he couldn’t stop talking about our moon mission and about the concept of peaceful coexistence and friendships especially between global South.

You are one cringe person if you go to countries and encourage people to speak against India. I don’t think people really appreciate that kinda negative talk.

Only time I had a talk remotely close to this is in Germany when an Afghan old driver was dropping me to the railway station and he realizing im an Indian started talking bad about Pakistan. I immediately stopped him
And told him im friendly with Pakistanis I don’t mind them at all , just a lot of propaganda and misunderstandings between us. He stopped his rant.

To bring people to talk political propaganda using shared biases isn’t really a great thing. I pity you. You didn’t really gain any knowledge there, just used your Muslim background to encourage Muslims to badmouth other religions. How special!

 

[LordJames]

I’m also amused to see OP goes to countries to do interviews with people about how they feel about India? In none of my foreign visits ever did I ever bother to ask anyone how they felt about Pakistan. Who even does that lol Fake thread is fake thread.

Actually, I am stating the opposite and I have said

To reiterate, I didn’t raise political or regional issues with anyone. This sentiment seemed to be bubbling just below the surface and poured out the moment people recognized my background or heard me speak.

Let me apologize and put it more plainly: I didn’t interview anyone, nor did I initiate the conversation or bring up the topic myself.

Sorry for not being clear earlier.

The reason is that, in practical terms, during the skirmish, what the Turks think offers no real benefit or strategic value so why would I even discuss it?

It is ridiculous and absurd to travel around the world and make people talk about India (or any other country) negatively, what a waste of time Indians are fully capable to negative reaction on their own.

The general public in Turkey or the Arab World doesn't care about what's happening in the Indo-Pak region. Methinks the OP is telling a fib.

In my view, there's no such thing as "fibbing" — a lie is a lie, and it's still a form of dishonesty regardless of how minor it may seem.

As for Arab content creators, their sentiments toward India are clearly reflected in both what they say and how they say it — often with open mockery.

Anyone of Pakistani origin who has had even brief interactions with Turkish or Azeri individuals knows well the nature of their sentiments toward Pakistan — it's not hidden.

I haven't conducted formal research or looked at surveys on this topic, and I'm not presenting this as empirical fact. I'm simply sharing my personal experience and observations, which you're free to disagree with.

However, I have no reason to lie about this on a Pakistani forum — especially about something that most members are already aware of. I gain nothing from fabrication, so your analysis doesn't hold up.

 

[Technics 1210]

Does it not make you stop and wonder that while in the first part of your post you are vilifying Muslims as aggressive and expansionist, in the second you yourself are describing how well Indian people have generally been treated on your travels in the middle east?

I think what you are observing is clear boundaries of behaviour which are expected in these countries, and if you respect them, you get tenfold back.

He is proof of how effective the Zionists and Hindutva propaganda is.

He like millions of the cult cannot think for himself because they are mentally slaves.

These are the same sort of people who would sell their mother down the road for likes on cultist pages with out even realising it.

5000 year head start and still failed. Pathetic.

 

[LordJames]

He is proof of how effective the Zionists and Hindutva propaganda is.

He like millions of the cult cannot think for himself because they are mentally slaves.

These are the same sort of people who would sell their mother down the road for likes on cultist pages with out even realising it.

5000 year head start and still failed. Pathetic.

I know three people who were:

1. White Supremacist Nazi
2. Xenophobic, extreme Muslim-hater, biker Hindudvadi weirdo
3. Dual (US/Israeli) citizen Jew who used to go around and randomly talk about Islamic extremism

I knew the Hindu brother (he is older then me) and the Jewish guy before Islam and I know the White Supremacist right after he accepted Islam.

So people change and change drastically...

 

[Technics 1210]

I know three people who were:

1. White Supremacist Nazi
2. Xenophobic, extreme Muslim-hater, biker Hindudvadi weirdo
3. Dual (US/Israeli) citizen Jew who used to go around and randomly talk about Islamic extremism

I knew the Hindu brother (he is older then me) and the Jewish guy before Islam and I know the White Supremacist right after he accepted Islam.

So people change and change drastically...

Yes people change, but in this case, when people realise they've been duped and fed nothing but propaganda by their peers and government.

My best friend is a German native, this guy would give all the global Muslim haters a run for their money, he was as anti Islamic as they come.

It took one visit to the Qatar World Cup, and now he lives in the Middle East.

 

[Technics 1210]

Perception is reality.

Switch the mainstream media off and the world is a different place.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Apparently, it's not the government but the army of illiterate trolls unleashed by cheap Jio data, that is working overtime to ruin India's image abroad. These self-declared alpha males love flexing online, acting like they are ready to take on the world but catch them in real life, and they scatter faster than pigeons at a firecracker show.

These same warriors, who roar behind screens, turn into mute spectators when actual crimes happen around them just standing there wide-eyed, like headless chickens wondering where the sky went.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

I’m also amused to see OP goes to countries to do interviews with people about how they feel about India? In none of my foreign visits ever did I ever bother to ask anyone how they felt about Pakistan. Who even does that lol Fake thread is fake thread.

Ah yes, this thread is obviously fake but the fairy tales from godi media? Totally believable, right? Must be nice living in that bubble.

 

[daytrader]

This is true in Canada as well. Most Caucasian and non desi Canadians I've talked to express anti Indian sentiments. This is mainly due to a huge influx of Indian immigration in the last decade or so. Even on social media, people tend to criticize the long lines of Indian students applying for menial jobs like a super market clerk or the long lines at bus stops. And to a much extent the criticism is valid as most people that come here from India have falsified their profiles to meet certain immigration programs.

Indian immigration was part of the reason why Justin Trudeau was ousted. The irony though is Indians hate him the most because he said a few words about the mother land.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Perception is reality.

Switch the mainstream media off and the world is a different place.

This is so true. Social media creates a lot of problems in itself, but thank God we have it, at least now we can cross check what is patently propaganda fed by the state. Quite telling that WhatsApp govt BJP immediately banned several media channels in order to infuse their public with their own carefully crafted BS.