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How Dravidianist YouTuber Madan Gowri Has Peddled Pro-Pakistan Propaganda Over The Years

May 19, 2025
The Commune

In the immediate aftermath of Operation Sindoor and the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Indian security agencies arrested six individuals, including a well-known YouTuber from Haryana, Jyoti Malhotra, on allegations of having links with Pakistan’s intelligence services. According to investigators, Malhotra had developed a close association with a staff member at the Pakistani embassy, through whom she is suspected of sharing confidential information related to India. She is currently under thorough investigation by the authorities.

Meanwhile, another prominent content creator, Madan Gowri from Tamil Nadu, who has over 8 million subscribers on YouTube, has come under scrutiny with netizens that around six years ago, Gauri posted a video featuring a conversation with Pakistani citizens, aiming to highlight cross-border sentiments. He also shared posts on his X account stating that most Pakistani citizens admire India and are against hostility. He later released a YouTube video asking Pakistani people about their views on India.

In the current climate of heightened vigilance, some social media users have alleged that Madan Gowri, like Jyoti Malhotra, has Peddled pro-Pakistan propaganda through his social media channels. These allegations have led to growing demands online for an inquiry by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

Furthermore, Gowri has been criticized for expressing biased opinions in issues related to the partition of India, with accusations that his content may encourage regional division between South and North India. These claims have fueled calls for legal action, with social media users urging authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly and even consider his arrest if necessary.

Madan Gowri Simping For Pakistan

Upon closer examination, it appears that Madan Gowri may have used misleading, clickbait titles for some of his YouTube videos suggesting he visited Pakistan, when in reality, he had only traveled to Nepal. However, the controversy surrounding him goes beyond just misleading content.

Critics have accused him of interacting with Pakistani male and female both from Karachi and promoting a sympathetic narrative towards Pakistani citizens, portraying them as friendly and peace-loving people.

In the same video, Madan Gowri asks the woman, “Are there Hindus in Pakistan?” to which she replies with a smile, “Yes, of course. I’ve met Hindus in Pakistan, studied with them, and hung out with them. They’re there.” He then asks, “So, there are temples in Pakistan?” and she responds, “There are temples though not as common as in India, but there are temples.” Madan Gowri follows up with another question: “So there are temples, they perform pooja, and do everything normally?” The woman answers, “Yeah, I mean yeah. I would hope so.” He then asks, “Are there temples in Karachi?” and she replies, “Yes. There is.” Based on this exchange, Madan Gowri appears to conclude implicitly that Hindus are safe in Pakistan and do not face persecution.

Madan Gowri then takes on the role of a peace advocate, promoting the narrative that ordinary Pakistani citizens desire peace, and that the real issues stem from governments and political agendas on both sides. However, he appears reluctant to acknowledge that Pakistan’s long-standing support for terrorism is a major obstacle to peace. Instead, he seems deeply fixated on the idea that Pakistanis are loving and peace-seeking people, often emphasizing that he shares those same sentiments.

In the video, Madan Gowri explains that he wanted to hear the opinions of ordinary Pakistani citizens on the ongoing issues between India and Pakistan — and he says he “loved” the response he received. One Pakistani woman responds “If it is between the civilians, or is it between governments and politicians? Because, I mean, you’re an Indian and I’m a Pakistani, and I don’t really feel any hatred toward you.” Madan Gowri interjects and says, “I don’t feel any hatred toward you too.” She continues, “I don’t think that’s (hate) there. Maybe there’s a sense of competition — may be cricket — that ignites the sense of patriotism, but besides that, I don’t see any reason for us to hate each other.”

In another part of the video, Madan Gowri interviews a Pakistani man who reflects on the time before the Partition of India. The man says, “We have been the same people throughout history. I feel that, for some xyz reasons, most people are not even aware of why they are fighting, but they are fighting nonetheless. I just hope that things become okay, and we can return to how we were before. When I listen to my grandmother’s stories, she tells me how her neighbors were her friends and describes her neighborhood.” Madan Gowri intervened and asked, “Are you talking about India and Pakistan before independence?” The Pakistani replied, “Yes, before partition, everyone lived like a family. My family has visited their old neighbors, and it feels like there is no difference. It’s all in our heads; we just need to stop it.” Madan Gowri responded, “Good, I hope that day comes when Pakistanis and Indians…” but the Pakistani interjected, “We are one strong region. I believe that everyone, both geographically and as people, shares a strong sense of community, family, and togetherness. Everyone around us feels a bit scared of us.” Madan Gowri concluded, “They can’t let the two countries come together.”

This portraying has drawn sharp criticism, especially in light of Pakistan’s own admission of past support for terrorism. In a recent interview with a British news outlet, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif acknowledged that the country had backed terrorist organizations for nearly three decades.

Madan Gowri Shares Selfie With Pakistani Cricket Fans

Adding to the controversy, another incident that drew criticism involved Madan Gowri posing for a photo with Pakistani cricket fans. In one of his older social media posts during ICC World Cup 2023, he wrote, “No hate, only love 🇮🇳❤️🇵🇰 South is different bro.. #Pakistan #India.” The post was seen by many as an attempt to stir up division between North and South India while also misleadingly implying that people from South India generally support Pakistan. The post, now being widely circulated online, was deemed by several users as tone-deaf and inappropriate, especially considering the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.

Madan Gowri’s 12-Minute Whitewash Of Pahalgam Hindu Massacre

In his Pahalgam video titled “PAHALGAM Issue EXPLAINED | Tamil | MG Squad”, Madan Gowri manages to talk for over 12 minutes about the murder of 28 civilians—without ever once naming the Islamic terrorist ideology behind the attack.

No mention of radical Islam. No mention of the Jihadist motive—despite survivors confirming the attackers asked people’s religion before opening fire. No mention of the terror organization that was behind the attacks, or its clear Pakistan-backed objective to “cleanse” Kashmir of non-Muslims.
Not even the word “Muslim” or “Islamic” crosses his lips.

Instead, Gowri delivers a lecture on “unity” and “not dividing people”. That’s right: after an Islamist attack that explicitly targeted people based on their faith, he tells the victims not to be divided. That’s the equivalent of standing at the site of a lynching and telling the family of the dead to stay “calm and secular.”