On the occasion of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, a striking commentary from Pakistan has gone viral thanking Modi, not for his policies’ intended outcomes, but for their unintended “backfire effect.”
The piece argues that while Modi sought to isolate and weaken Pakistan, his decisions ended up exposing India’s internal contradictions, revitalizing Pakistan’s diplomacy, and strengthening its confidence.
From SAARC 2007 to 2025: Two Different Journeys
Back in April 2007, India under Manmohan Singh projected stability at the SAARC summit while Pakistan was struggling to redefine itself.
Two decades later, Pakistan claims to have turned its geography into an asset, opened its economy, and strengthened security ironically helped by Modi’s missteps.
10 “Thank Yous” to Mr. Modi
For Busting the Myth of Secular India
Modi’s tenure exposed fault lines in India’s secular image from the Gujarat riots to the 2025 Bihar elections now even Western media highlights the decline of Indian pluralism.
For Validating the Partition Logic
The mistreatment of minorities in India, the commentary argues, vindicates the Two-Nation Theory daily.
For Clarifying the Kashmir Issue
The abrogation of Article 370 is seen as India’s own admission that Kashmiris cannot freely decide their future under New Delhi’s rule.
For Endorsing Pakistan’s Hospitality
From Abhinandan’s “fantastic tea” in 2019 to Pakistan’s handling of crises, the episode reinforced Islamabad’s softer image.
For Proving Pakistan’s Air Superiority
From 2019 dogfights to 2025 aerial clashes, Pakistan claims to have demonstrated military strength on India’s stage.
For Teaching the Art of Being ‘Nowhere’
India’s balancing act between QUAD, BRICS, Russia, and the U.S. is described as confused, teaching Pakistan what not to do.
For Warning Against “Eating at Every Table”
India’s trade missteps, from Russian oil deals to tariffs, offered Pakistan a lesson in consistency.
For Vacating Regional Leadership
By boycotting summits and avoiding dialogue, India is accused of handing South Asian leadership opportunities to others.
For Weakening India’s Media Abroad
“Godi media” may dominate Indian homes, but the commentary claims it damaged India’s global credibility, benefiting Pakistan’s narrative.
For Raising Concerns in the Muslim World
Modi’s embrace of Netanyahu and Israeli arms in 2025 reignited skepticism in Muslim capitals that had tilted toward India.
A Final Word to Modi
“Mr. Modi, on your 75th birthday, Pakistanis owe you thanks for achievements you never intended,” the commentary concludes, inviting citizens to add more “thank yous” on Modi’s official X handle @narendramodi or via his official website.
