Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar said on Saturday that serious questions have been raised in India over policy of “manufactured global glory”.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Tarar said that the issuance of new awards shortly before foreign visits has drawn scrutiny, with timing seen as raising questions.
Spelling errors in certificates
He stated that, according to details, several certificates reportedly contained basic spelling errors, while in certain events the recipient was recorded as the only and first person in that context.
This raises serious questions about the politics of manufactured prestige in India.
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) July 4, 2026
When foreign awards are created days before a visit, when certificates carry basic spelling errors, and when the recipient becomes the first and only awardee, the strategy of image management…
Tarar remarked that this approach to image-building has become a source of embarrassment for its promoters, adding that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has, over the years, presented such honours as evidence of international acceptance.
He added that despite domestic policies described as marked by hostility, an impression of global recognition is projected, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives honorary awards during foreign visits as internal challenges within India continue to grow.
