India Responds to Pakistan Army Chief’s Kashmir Remarks
India has strongly rebutted Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s comments on Kashmir, calling them baseless.
General Asim Munir, while addressing overseas Pakistanis, called Kashmir Pakistan's "jugular vein," reiterating the country’s longstanding stance on the region.
Pakistan Army Chief’s Remarks on Kashmir
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made it clear: Kashmir’s only relationship with Pakistan is Islamabad’s illegal occupation of part of the region.
India’s Response: Kashmir’s Link to Pakistan
MEA’s Statement: Illegal Occupation Must End
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that the only link between Kashmir and Pakistan is the latter’s illegal occupation of territories that must be vacated.
General Munir Defends Two-Nation Theory
Munir defended the controversial two-nation theory that led to the Partition of India in 1947, emphasizing Pakistan’s ideological stance.
Munir's Call to the Pakistani Diaspora
General Munir urged overseas Pakistanis to pass down the story of Pakistan’s creation, based on the belief that Muslims and Hindus are fundamentally different.
Kashmir's Status: A Union Territory of India
India asserts that Kashmir is an integral part of India, and that Pakistan’s claims over the region are illegitimate and baseless.
Jaiswal on Pakistan’s Terrorism Reputation
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal took a jibe at Pakistan, criticizing the country’s role in global terrorism, especially in the context of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Extradition of Tahawwur Rana: A Reminder
India highlighted the recent extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana, urging Pakistan to bring to justice others involved in the attack.
Conclusion: Diplomatic Tensions Continue
The exchange between India and Pakistan underscores the ongoing diplomatic tensions over Kashmir, as well as Pakistan’s role in shielding terrorists.