Vacate Indian Territory, India Replies to Pak’s J&K Remarks on PM Modi’s Podcast
In a sharp rebuff to Pakistan’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday urged the neighboring country to “vacate Indian territory under its illegal occupation” instead of spreading lies. This response comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Pakistan for its hostility and betrayal during a podcast conversation.
Pakistan had made some comments about Jammu and Kashmir during an interview with a prominent international publication, which drew a stern reaction from the Indian government. The MEA, in a statement, termed Pakistan’s remarks as “baseless” and “misguided” and said that the world is aware of the “real issue”, which is Pakistan’s active promotion of cross-border terrorism.
The Indian government has always maintained that Pakistan has been engaged in a proxy war against India by supporting and sponsoring terrorist organizations operating from its soil. The MEA statement emphasized that Pakistan’s occupation of parts of Jammu and Kashmir, including Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan, is illegal and unacceptable.
“Instead of spreading lies, Pakistan should vacate Indian territory under its illegal occupation,” the MEA said in response to Pakistan’s remarks. The statement added that it is Pakistan that needs to change its “misguided policy” and stop promoting terrorism and violence in the region.
The MEA’s sharp rebuff was in response to Pakistan’s claims that India was trying to change the demographic composition of Jammu and Kashmir by settling non-locals in the region. Pakistan has been making similar allegations against India for some time now, but the Indian government has consistently denied these charges.
India has always maintained that the integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country was a peaceful and democratic process, and that the people of the region have full rights and freedoms. The Indian government has also pointed out that the number of non-locals living in Jammu and Kashmir is minuscule compared to the total population of the region.
The MEA statement also highlighted the fact that Pakistan has been using terrorism as an instrument of state policy to achieve its objectives in the region. The statement said that Pakistan’s support to terrorist organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen has resulted in the loss of thousands of innocent lives in India.
“India has always been a victim of Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism, and it is high time that Pakistan changes its policy of promoting violence and terrorism in the region,” the MEA statement said.
The Indian government has been critical of Pakistan’s approach to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, which it sees as a matter of national security and sovereignty. The MEA statement emphasized that India will not compromise on its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and that it will continue to take all necessary steps to protect its interests in the region.
In conclusion, the MEA’s sharp rebuff to Pakistan’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir is a clear message to the neighboring country that India will not tolerate any attempts to undermine its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Indian government’s commitment to the welfare and well-being of the people of Jammu and Kashmir is unwavering, and it will continue to work towards creating a peaceful and prosperous region.
