General Asim Munir, the head of the Pakistan Army, is "deeply frustrated" and "determined to prove himself as a general in a failing state," as evidenced by his promotion of the two-nation idea and remarks that Pakistanis are "different" from Hindus. According to government sources, Munir’s remarks are timed to "amplify communal narratives that paint India as hostile to Muslims" in conjunction with the ongoing protests and the revision to the Waqf Act. " Munir seeks to support Islamist organizations in Bangladesh and India while undermining India’s secular image by taking advantage of the Waqf disputes.
