'Classic case of Stockholm Syndrome': Indian-origin World Bank President praises Pak, draws flak
Ajay Pal Singh Banga shared his mother told him about their ancestral home in Khushab 2-3 years before her death
Indian-origin World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga recently visited Pakistan, where he spoke about his family's migration from Pakistan to India during the 1947 Partition. Banga, who was born in Pune, India, shared that his mother told him about their ancestral home in Khushab, Pakistan, two to three years before her death. He praised the love and warmth he received from locals during his visit. However, some netizens criticised him, calling it a "classic case of Stockholm Syndrome".
The World Bank chief further revealed that he first visited Pakistan in 1996, when he used to work for Citi Bank. He further stated that during his earlier visits, he travelled to Karachi only.
World Bank President Ajay Pal Singh Banga spoke about his Pakistani heritage and shared that he visited his ancestral village in Khushab. He said he was deeply touched by the love and warmth of the people there. He also visited a gurdwara built by his grandfather. pic.twitter.com/P9DgyEpOTy
— Sindh Chief Minister House (@SindhCMHouse) February 4, 2026
This is a classic case of "Stockholm Syndrome" where you love the person who tortures you. His family was ousted, killed and traumatized by those people and now look at his words!
Pakis are good at diplomacy and buttering.
— सुशांत झा Sushant Jha (@jhasushant) February 5, 2026
Netizens react:
"This is a classic case of "Stockholm Syndrome" where you love the person who tortures you. His family was ousted, killed and traumatised by those people and now look at his words! Pakis are good at diplomacy and buttering," an X user reacted.
"And why he is not there? Why did he have to migrate?" another commented.
