India will be vigilant but not worried about al-Qaida

Significance The authorities do not appear especially concerned about the threat posed by the group, but there is sure to be an overall tightening of security during the general election, scheduled to be held in seven phases between April 19 and June 1. Impacts NGH content will continue to be highlighted on certain social media platforms, in some cases translated into other languages. The Pakistani Taliban Movement will remain an important model for AQIS. AQIS will encourage increased jihadism in parts of South Asia besides India, especially Pakistan and Bangladesh, and in Myanmar.