Vacate Indian Territory,’ India Replies to Pak’s J&K Remarks on PM Modi’s Podcast
In a sharp rebuke, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has told Pakistan to “vacate Indian territory under its illegal occupation” after Pakistan made remarks on Jammu and Kashmir during a podcast by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The MEA’s response comes after Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi made comments on the issue during a podcast where Prime Minister Modi discussed the country’s friendship with Saudi Arabia.
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Qureshi’s remarks came as a response to Prime Minister Modi’s comments on their country’s relations with Saudi Arabia, where he had praised the country’s support for India’s stance on Kashmir. In his remarks, Qureshi claimed that Pakistan was being “vilified” and “isolated” by the international community over the Kashmir issue, and accused India of “violating human rights” in the region.
In response, the MEA issued a statement condemning Pakistan’s remarks and reiterating its position on the issue. “Instead of spreading lies, Pakistan should vacate Indian territory under its illegal occupation,” the MEA said. The statement also added that the world is aware of the “real issue”, which “is Pakistan’s active promotion and sponsorship of cross-border terrorism”.
The MEA’s statement came as a clear rebuke to Pakistan’s attempts to deflect attention from its own role in perpetuating terrorism in the region. Pakistan has long been accused of providing safe haven to terrorist groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, which have been responsible for numerous attacks on Indian soil.
The MEA’s statement also highlighted the fact that Pakistan’s occupation of parts of Jammu and Kashmir is illegal and against international law. Pakistan controls a significant portion of the Kashmir Valley, including the city of Muzaffarabad, which is claimed by India.
India’s stance on the issue is clear: that Pakistan must vacate the occupied territories and allow the people of Jammu and Kashmir to exercise their right to self-determination. The MEA’s statement also emphasized that India’s position on the issue is supported by the international community, which has consistently condemned Pakistan’s actions in the region.
The MEA’s sharp rebuke to Pakistan’s remarks is seen as a clear message to Islamabad that India will not tolerate any attempts to deflect attention from its own role in perpetuating terrorism in the region. The statement also underscores India’s commitment to protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country.
In recent years, Pakistan has been accused of increasing its support for terrorist groups in Kashmir, which has led to a surge in violence in the region. The MEA’s statement is seen as a clear warning to Pakistan that India will not hesitate to take appropriate measures to protect its interests and ensure the security of its citizens.
The MEA’s statement also comes at a time when there is growing international pressure on Pakistan to take concrete action against terrorist groups operating in the region. The United States, in particular, has been pushing Pakistan to take action against terrorist groups such as the Taliban and Al-Qaeda, which have been responsible for numerous attacks in the region.
In conclusion, India’s Ministry of External Affairs’ sharp rebuke to Pakistan’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir is a clear message to Islamabad that India will not tolerate any attempts to deflect attention from its own role in perpetuating terrorism in the region. The MEA’s statement also underscores India’s commitment to protecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country, and its determination to ensure the security of its citizens.
