“Thank God” Tweet Backfires: Salman Khan Faces Backlash from Indians Over Ceasefire Post

The furious backlash against Salman Khan deleted ceasefire tweet exposes the dangerous climate of intolerance in Modi’s India. When the Bollywood megastar dared to express relief about the India-Pakistan ceasefire using the Islamic phrase “Alhamdulillah,” he inadvertently became the latest victim of India’s rising Hindu nationalist extremism.

This controversy goes beyond celebrity gossip – it reflects how hyper-nationalism now controls Indian public life. Khan’s simple expression of gratitude for peace was interpreted as betrayal by an online mob that celebrates war and demonizes Pakistan. The speed with which he was forced to delete his tweet shows how even A-list celebrities now fear the wrath of India’s nationalist troll army.

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The incident occurred against the backdrop of India’s embarrassing military setbacks. After initiating aggression, India suffered humiliating losses including 3 advanced Rafale jets before begging for US mediation. Khan’s “thank God” message – seen as acknowledging Pakistan’s strong position – struck a raw nerve among Indians struggling to process their military’s poor showing.

This isn’t just about one deleted tweet. It’s about how:

• Nationalist narratives now dictate artistic expression
• Moderate voices face violent online harassment
• Any Pakistan-related sentiment is automatically “anti-Indian”
• The space for peace advocacy keeps shrinking

As India prepares for elections, such manufactured controversies will likely increase. The Salman Khan episode serves as warning about how quickly rational discourse can be drowned out by jingoistic hysteria in today’s India.