Who is Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn? All about Austrian Economist

Austrian economist and political activist Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn has become the center of controversy in India after a screenshot of his social media post went viral. The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), showed him calling to “dismantle India into Ex-India” and labeling Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “Russian man”.

The statement, along with a controversial map that divided Indian territories into Pakistan, Nepal, Khalistan, and Bangladesh, has sparked outrage among Indian leaders and netizens.

Viral Post and Outrage in India

Gunther’s X account has now been withheld in India, but the screenshot continues to circulate widely. Many Indian political figures have demanded action.

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi condemned the remarks, saying:
“What insanity is this? The Ministry of External Affairs must take this up with the Austrian Embassy.”

Social media users also slammed the post, calling it provocative and disrespectful to India’s sovereignty.

Who is Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn?

Gunther Fehlinger-Jahn is an Austrian economist and political activist. He is best known as:

• Chairman of the NATO Enlargement Committee, where he advocates for the expansion of NATO and EU membership to countries like Ukraine, Kosovo, and Bosnia.

• President of the Austrian Committee supporting NATO membership for Ukraine and several Balkan states.

• A board member of the Action Group for Regional Economic Integration of Southern Balkans.

Gunther is widely recognized in Europe for his hardline anti-Russia stance. He openly supports the fragmentation of Russia and criticizes Austria’s traditional policy of neutrality.

Advocacy and Political Views

• He has strongly lobbied for Western support for Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in 2022.

• He promotes the integration of Balkan countries into Western alliances.

• His views often clash with more moderate European politicians due to his radical proposals, such as breaking up large states seen as pro-Russian.

India Controversy

The call to dismantle India has added a new layer to his global controversies. Critics argue that his remarks go beyond political analysis and instead incite division in a sovereign nation.

While European political circles often debate his NATO and EU advocacy, this is the first major diplomatic storm involving India.

The Austrian government has not yet issued a statement on the matter, but Indian leaders are expected to raise the issue formally.