ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent comments suggesting that Sindh could “return to India,” calling them “delusional, revisionist, and a threat to regional stability.”
The Foreign Office (FO) said Singh’s statements reflected an “expansionist Hindutva mindset” that violated international law, challenged recognized borders, and undermined the sovereignty of states. Pakistan urged India to stop provocative rhetoric and focus on the protection of its own citizens, especially minority communities facing discrimination and faith based violence.
Singh, speaking to Indian media, was quoted as saying: “Today, the land of Sindh may not be a part of India, but civilisationally, Sindh will always be a part of India. And as far as land is concerned, borders can change. Who knows, tomorrow Sindh may return to India again.” Reports added that he claimed Sindhi Hindus of his generation had never fully accepted Sindh’s accession to Pakistan.
The FO highlighted India’s long-standing internal challenges, including marginalization and persecution of communities in the northeast, urging New Delhi to address these issues instead of fueling external tensions.
Reiterating its position on Kashmir, Pakistan called on India to take credible steps toward resolving the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in line with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful dispute resolution based on justice and international law while stressing that it will continue to safeguard its security, independence, and sovereignty.
