Pak’s Fanatical Mindset is Well Known: India on Pak’s Reference to J&K at UN
In a scathing rebuke, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, has criticized Pakistan’s former Foreign Secretary’s statement on Jammu and Kashmir at the General Assembly. The Indian diplomat termed the statement as “unjustified” and took a swipe at Pakistan’s “fanatical mindset”, saying it is well known.
The controversy erupted when the former Foreign Secretary of Pakistan made a reference to Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly, reiterating Pakistan’s long-standing claim over the region. However, India has consistently maintained that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country and any reference to the region by Pakistan is an attempt to disrupt peace and stability in the region.
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, strongly condemned Pakistan’s statement, saying it is an attempt to provoke India and disrupt the regional peace. He noted that Pakistan’s frequent references to Jammu and Kashmir will not validate its claim or justify its practice of cross-border terrorism.
“The fanatical mindset of this nation is well known,” Harish said, in a clear reference to Pakistan’s history of extremism and terrorism. “Frequent references will not validate their claim or justify their practice of cross-border terrorism. We will not be swayed by their rhetoric and will continue to work towards a peaceful and prosperous region,” he added.
Pakistan’s statement comes at a time when the region is already witnessing heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The two countries have been engaged in a bitter standoff over the past few years, with Pakistan supporting separatist groups in Kashmir and India accusing Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism.
India has long maintained that Pakistan’s support to terrorism is the primary reason for the unrest in Kashmir and that the country’s persistent references to Jammu and Kashmir are an attempt to deflect attention from its own failures. Pakistan, on the other hand, claims that it is fighting for the rights of the people of Kashmir and that India is suppressing their voices.
The Indian diplomat’s statement at the UN has been seen as a strong rebuke to Pakistan’s assertions and a clear message that India will not be swayed by Pakistan’s rhetoric. The statement has also been seen as a reaffirmation of India’s commitment to the integrity and sovereignty of Jammu and Kashmir.
The controversy has also highlighted the deep-seated mistrust between India and Pakistan, with both countries accusing each other of aggression and terrorism. The situation has raised concerns about the stability of the region and the potential for further escalation.
In a statement, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir is clear and unwavering. “India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir is well-known. It is an integral part of India and any reference to the region by any country is an attempt to disrupt peace and stability in the region,” the MEA said.
The MEA also accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism in the region and of providing safe haven to terrorist groups. “Pakistan’s support to terrorism is well-known and it is their practice of cross-border terrorism that is responsible for the unrest in Kashmir,” the MEA said.
The statement by India’s Permanent Representative to the UN has been seen as a strong rebuke to Pakistan’s assertions and a clear message that India will not be swayed by Pakistan’s rhetoric. The statement has also been seen as a reaffirmation of India’s commitment to the integrity and sovereignty of Jammu and Kashmir.
In conclusion, the controversy over Pakistan’s reference to Jammu and Kashmir at the UN General Assembly has highlighted the deep-seated mistrust between India and Pakistan. The situation has raised concerns about the stability of the region and the potential for further escalation. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, has strongly condemned Pakistan’s statement, saying it is an attempt to provoke India and disrupt the regional peace.
Source: https://x.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/1900591971250385143
