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First Wanted Peace With Pakistan, Then Shifted To Patriot Mode: Who Is Ranveer Allahbadia Trying To Be?

May 14, 2025
The Commune

How far can someone go to protect their public image, even if it means appearing shamelessly inconsistent? A striking example is YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, who recently found himself at the center of multiple controversies. Once riding high on his social media fame, Allahbadia sparked outrage with a tasteless incestuous joke, which led to public backlash and even legal issues. In an apparent attempt to deflect criticism, he pivoted sharply to more politically charged territory, posting a “peace message” directed at Pakistan during a period of heightened India-Pakistan tensions.

In that now-deleted post, Allahbadia addressed “Dear Pakistani Brothers and Sisters,” claimed he held no hatred for the people of Pakistan, and even apologized if any Indians had spread negativity. Though he quickly took down the post, screenshots had already circulated widely, triggering a wave of criticism. Many Indians viewed the message as a betrayal, especially to the Indian Armed Forces, and accused him of virtue-signaling to gain sympathy from left-leaning audiences. Ironically, no prominent figures from that space came to his defense.

Split Personality – Ranveer Allahbadia

But the story didn’t end there. Just days later, Allahbadia appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored in a panel discussing India-Pakistan relations. His fellow panelists included journalist Barkha Dutt, former Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Khar, and Pakistani podcaster Shehzad Ghias Shaikh.

In a dramatic turn, Allahbadia adopted a confrontational tone, challenging the Pakistani side with pointed remarks. Holding up a photo of Osama Bin Laden, he reminded viewers that the terrorist leader had been found just 800 meters from a Pakistani military base. He then displayed an image of Abdul Rauf, a UN-designated terrorist, being honored by Pakistani military personnel.

“I’m here to present facts,” he said. “This is the narrative the world needs to hear. Even President Trump once said he facilitated a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and yet Pakistan broke it within an hour.”

He went on to defend India’s military actions, describing them as “precision-oriented, moderate, and purely retaliatory“, emphasizing that India has never been an aggressor. “We export vaccines, philosophy, engineers, and global leaders. That’s why our economy is eleven times larger than Pakistan’s,” he added.

When asked by Piers Morgan about his deleted post, Allahbadia explained that he removed it because Pakistan had once again violated the ceasefire, reinforcing his distrust. “Even genuine efforts at dialogue are met with denials, like questioning the evidence in the Pahalgam attack. India is not provoking violence; we are defending ourselves against a state that sponsors terrorism,” he said.

Ranveer Allahbadia’s abrupt transitions—from facing backlash over an offensive joke, to posting a peace message aimed at Pakistan, and then adopting a strong nationalist stance on an international news panel—have sparked widespread skepticism about the sincerity of his public image. Many netizens weren’t convinced, calling him out for inconsistency and double standards. Whether he’s being calculated, opportunistic, or simply unsure of his stance, one thing is clear: his actions highlight how public figures often tread a precarious path between reputation management and outright hypocrisy—and sometimes end up on the wrong side of it.

Some of the netizen criticisms given below:

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