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Chapter 7 - Underserved Subsequent

Five Years Later

It had been five years since Varun exposed one of the greatest global conspiracies of modern times. The world had changed, but so had he.

Since that day in Vienna, he had been a man on the run. Every intelligence agency loyal to those corrupt world leaders had hunted him. Assassination attempts, frame-ups, and blackmail—he had faced it all.

But Varun was not an ordinary man. He had spent years outmaneuvering the world's best spies, surviving in different countries, using disguises, and making allies in unexpected places.

Now, at 25 years old, he had returned to his homeland with one final move—not as a spy, not as an agent, but as a leader.

He was going to contest the national elections.

The Decision to Lead

The country was in turmoil. Corruption, unemployment, and political instability had reached new heights. The same old politicians who had ruled for decades were puppets of foreign powers, driven by greed and power.

Varun had seen enough. He knew that real change could only happen from within.

He resigned from his post in the Intelligence Bureau and declared his candidacy for Prime Minister.

The media exploded.

"A 25-year-old former intelligence officer running for Prime Minister?"

"Is Varun a hero or a traitor?"

"Can a man who once worked in the shadows now lead a nation?"

His opposition mocked him.

"Politics is not a battlefield, young man. You can't just fight your way to the top."

But Varun wasn't just fighting. He was leading a revolution.

The Battle for Democracy

Varun formed his own party, built from young thinkers, reformers, and independent leaders. He used technology to connect with the masses.

Social media, mass rallies, grassroots movements—he broke the traditional system of politics.

And the people?

They rallied behind him.

For the first time, the youth saw a leader who wasn't a dynasty product or a corrupt businessman. He was one of them—someone who had risked his life for the truth.

His speeches electrified the nation.

"They say I am too young. But tell me, is corruption old? Is injustice old? If they can rule for decades and destroy our future, then why can't a young leader rebuild it?"

The Enemies Strike Back

His enemies were powerful. The same world leaders he had exposed still had their allies in his country.

They attacked him politically—labeling him a foreign agent, trying to ban his campaign, cutting off his funding.

When that didn't work, they sent assassins.

One night, during a rally, a sniper took a shot.

The bullet grazed his shoulder, but he stood firm, holding the mic, blood dripping from his arm.

"Is this your answer to truth? Is this what you do when the people rise? If you fear my words, then imagine what happens when all of us speak together!"

The crowd erupted. His movement became unstoppable.

The Election Night

The nation held its breath. The old rulers had used every trick to rig the elections, but the people had voted in record numbers.

As the results came in, it became clear—Varun had won.

At 25 years old, he became the youngest Prime Minister in the country's history.

The moment he stepped onto the podium, the world watched.

But his first words weren't about victory.

"This is not my win. This is yours. For too long, we have been ruled by shadows. Today, we step into the light."

The revolution had begun.

And this time, Varun wasn't fighting alone.

He was leading a nation.

At 25 years old, Varun had become the Prime Minister of his country. It was a historic moment, but the world was divided.

Many saw him as a revolutionary leader, a symbol of the youth rising against corruption and global manipulation. Others, especially his old enemies—the allies of corrupt world leaders—saw him as a threat.

Varun knew that he was not just fighting against domestic corruption—his real battle was against the global power structures that had controlled his country for decades.

And now, the war he had been avoiding for years was about to begin.

The Final Provocation

For years, terrorist organizations had been operating from Pakistan and Bangladesh with the silent approval of their governments.

Cross-border attacks had increased, and innocent civilians in India were being killed. The previous governments had only protested diplomatically.

Varun? He wasn't one for empty words.

When a massive terrorist attack killed over 500 people in Delhi, he addressed the nation:

"Enough is enough. Those who protect terrorists will now face the consequences. Tonight, we respond."

The Midnight Attacks

At 2:00 AM, under Varun's direct command, the Indian Air Force launched Operation Vajra—a coordinated airstrike on terrorist camps deep inside Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Military bases, arms depots, and terror headquarters were reduced to rubble.

The world woke up in shock.

Pakistan and Bangladesh declared war immediately.

Within hours, China and Turkey—long-time allies of Pakistan—mobilized their forces.

The United States and Russia—both watching closely—prepared for intervention.

The World at War

Within three days, the conflict had escalated beyond control.

China launched attacks in Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh.

Pakistan fired missiles into Indian cities.

The Indian Navy blockaded Bangladesh's ports.

Turkey sent military aid to Pakistan.

The United States and NATO held emergency meetings.

Russia offered India full military support.

It was no longer a regional war.

It was World War III.

Varun's Next Move

The pressure was immense. His generals advised him to negotiate, but Varun knew that peace without victory would mean more terror in the future.

He addressed the world:

"This is not just India's war. This is a war against those who shelter terrorism. We will fight—not for conquest, but for justice."

His next orders shook the world:

Full-scale ground invasion of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Cyberattacks on Chinese military networks.

A diplomatic offensive to bring Russia and Middle Eastern allies to India's side.

The War Rages On

As Indian forces pushed deeper into enemy territory, the war spread beyond Asia.

Israel struck Iranian bases in Syria.

Russia sent troops to India's border as a deterrence to China.

The U.S. struggled to decide whether to intervene or stay neutral.

Millions were at risk. The world was on the brink of nuclear war.

The Ultimate Decision

With both sides suffering heavy losses, the UN called for an emergency ceasefire.

The world waited for Varun's response.

Would he push forward and risk a full-scale nuclear conflict?

Or would he end the war on his own terms?

As he sat in his war room, Varun knew one thing—history would never forget his decision.