Pakistan Slams Indian Defence for what it perceives as provocative statements escalating tension by the Indian Defence Minister. Pakistani officials denounce the remarks as inflammatory, reflecting the country’s commitment to peace. The Indian Defence Minister’s admission to orchestrating killings in Pakistan sparked condemnation from Pakistan’s Foreign Office the following day. They labeled his remarks as “hyper-nationalistic sentiments” for “electoral gains.”
Rajnath Singh has said that India will enter Pakistan to kill anyone who escapes over the border after trying to carry out terrorist activities in the country.
ISLAMABAD: A day after the Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh admitted to New Delhi’s policy of orchestrating killings in Pakistan in a televised interview, the Foreign Office Saturday denounced his provocative remarks, terming them “hyper-nationalistic sentiments” aimed for “electoral gains”.
The minister’s remarks followed The Guardian’s report on Indian government killings in Pakistan, revealing actions to eliminate terrorists since 2020. The report in the UK paper came months after Canada and the United States accused India of killing or attempting to kill people in their countries.
Reacting to his remark, the FO said: “India’s ruling dispensation habitually resorts to hateful rhetoric to fuel hyper-nationalistic sentiments, unapologetically exploiting such discourse for electoral gains.”
Additionally, Pakistan Slams Indian Defence Minister’s statements, emphasizing the need for responsible engagement to address grievances and promote understanding. Pakistan urges India to adopt a cautious approach. Ultimately, Pakistan’s stance promotes peace, stability, and cooperation in the region.
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