Islamabad calls Rajnath’s comments on Sindh “delusional” and “expansionist,” and requests India to avoid such rhetorical comments which will lead to tension across the border.
New Delhi, November 24: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a comment on the word “Sindh” in the national song by saying that Sindh is a part of India’s emotion, culture and it will remain the same. Further he said “Sindh may return to India”. On Monday, Pakistan issued a sharp reply to the Minister calling them “delusional, expansionist, and a violation of international law”.
Warning against Provocative Statements
Islamabad requested the Indian leader to avoid using any kind of misleading and provocative comment which could lead to the increasing tension within the sensitive regional areas. In the statement they said “We urge Mr. Rajnath Singh and other Indian leaders to refrain from rhetoric that threatens regional peace and stability”.
In that formal statement,Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also mentioned that Singh’s comments reflect a “dangerously revisionist and Hindutva expansionist mindset.” He indicated that such rhetoric may harm international orders and underestimate the sovereignty of the states.
Pak Suggestion to manage Internal Issues
Stepping ahead, the Pakistan Ministry added, “It would be far more constructive for the Government of India to focus on ensuring the security of its own citizens”. Indirectly indicating the blast incident within the national capital, Pakistan also linked Kashmir to the context. The issue of Kashmir dispute was raised again. The ministry highlighted that India needs to take “credible steps” to solve the issue with UNSC resolutions considering the wishes of Jammu and Kashmir’s people.
Rajnath Singh’s Speech Context
On Sunday,at an event in New Delhi, Rajnath Singh made the comment by addressing a Sindhi community. Drawing insight from the BJP veteran L.K. Advani’s write up, he stressed on the deep cultural and civilizational relationship between India and Sindh, especially highlighting Sindhi Hindus’ displacement during the 1947 partition of India-Pakistan.
According to Singh, India’s national anthem still mentions “Punjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Maratha,” which demonstrates that many Indian citizens still feel the cultural and emotional connection with the region.
Rajnath Singh also said that Sindh is not a part of today as it falls under Pakistan’s border. But he hopes “borders can change,” and further added “Who knows, tomorrow Sindh may return to India.” His comment immediately caught the eye of the other side of the border and Pakistan got into a hurry to give a proper reply.
Spiritual Links with Sindh
With a quotation of Advani, Singh prioritised the spiritual importance of the Indus (Sindhu) river for both Hindus and Muslim people in Sindh. He compared the purity of Sindhu river with Aab-e-Zamzam in Mecca. He argued that though Sindh is not a geographical part of India but , “civilisationally, Sindh will always be a part of India.”
Now everyone is waiting to get India’s answer to Pakistan’s warning. Time will say that it will be considered as a threat or just a mere sound from Islamabad.
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