Ranveer Allahbadia's Apology to Pakistan Sparks Backlash
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known as BeerBiceps, shared an Instagram post addressing "Pakistani brothers and sisters," expressing a desire for peace
In his post, Allahbadia stated he harbored no hatred towards Pakistanis and apologized if Indians were perceived as spreading hate
He differentiated between the Pakistani populace and its military and intelligence services, accusing the latter of fostering terrorism
Allahbadia presented three points: terrorists originating from Pakistan, military leaders attending a terrorist's funeral, and an admission by Pakistan's defense minister regarding state-sponsored terrorism
He emphasized that the conflict is not between Indian and Pakistani people but against the Pakistani military and ISI, hoping for long-term peace
The post faced significant criticism online, with users accusing Allahbadia of undermining national sentiments and the armed forces
Following the backlash, Allahbadia deleted the post, but screenshots continued to circulate, fueling further debate
After deleting the post, he shared a video urging against the spread of fake news and reiterating his stance on seeking peace