Politics

Jadhav’s ICJ Verdict: What did the Social Media say?

July 18, 2019

Matrix Media

When the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rejected India’s plea for Jadhav’s return and granted him consular access, both India and Pakistan ‘celebrated’ the decision as a victory.

On the other hand, where the Indian media, owing to its pro-BJP bias and anti-Pakistan rhetoric, maintained stubbornly that it was India’s victory, the Pakistani media and social media, was more rational and discussed both dimensions of the verdict.

Below are some of those reactions:

Indian media going crazy with the spin of Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict at ICJ wherein the prime plea is not entertained. India loses!

It simply is the WIN for Pakistan!! Hello, local tv channels you need to up the ante. Show it up!
— Gharidah Farooqi (@GFarooqi) July 17, 2019

ICJ verdict: (1) Jadhav will not be released (2) His sentence not overturned (3) His hanging stayed (4) He will get Consular access (5) His sentence to be reviewed.
Conclusion: Indian all pleas rejected except consular access. Not too bad for Pakistan. Pretty bad for India
— Fahd Husain (@Fahdhusain) July 17, 2019

3) Winning this moral victory has come at a cost. India has wasted political capital & gained nothing of substance in this process. India’s leaders should be embarrassed by the outcome. #KulbhushanJadhav
3/3 pic.twitter.com/Q7S1D3wZCu
— Mosharraf Zaidi (@mosharrafzaidi) July 17, 2019

Appreciate ICJ’s decision not to acquit, release & return Commander Kulbhushan Jadhav to India. He is guilty of crimes against the people of Pakistan. Pakistan shall proceed further as per law.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 18, 2019

Commander Jadhav shall remain in Pakistan. He shall be treated in accordance with the laws of Pakistan. This is a victory for Pakistan. #KulbhushanVerdict
— Shah Mahmood Qureshi (@SMQureshiPTI) July 17, 2019

The World Court rejects Indian plea of #KulbhushanJadhav acquittal. He is to stay in Pakistan and will not be handed over to India. ICJ verdict says Pak should provide consular access to Jadhav. pic.twitter.com/C5t22ACOwI
— Asma Shirazi (@asmashirazi) July 17, 2019

The Court has also said that Jadhav’s death sentence should remain suspended until Pakistan effectively reviews and reconsiders the conviction/sentence in light of Pakistan’s breach of Art 36(1) i.e. denial of consular access and notification pic.twitter.com/nfTbAEQ0q8
— Reema Omer (@reema_omer) July 17, 2019

Watching #Pakistan tv coverage of #KulbhushanVerdict after reading it fully is painful. The case was about whether we denied the Indian convict his rights; court says we did and asks us to review the death sentence. The case was never about his acquittal. How have we won? #India
— Mehreen Zahra-Malik (@mehreenzahra) July 17, 2019

Very well! So Is Kulbhushan Jadhav a retired Naval Officer or serving one deputed to RAW? If retired, then where is his retirement record? Who should get consular access: Jadhav or Hussain Mubarak Patel? Waiting for your informed & logical answers! https://t.co/R7nXNjBfWp
— Moeed Pirzada (@MoeedNj) July 17, 2019