ISLAMABAD (MNN); Pakistan’s Foreign Office on Sunday issued a strong condemnation of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s “delusional and dangerously revisionist remarks” suggesting that Sindh could one day “return” to India.
The reaction came after Indian media quoted Singh claiming that although Sindh was not part of India today, “civilisationally it will always be part of India,” and that borders could change in the future. Speaking at an event in Delhi, he also asserted that Sindhi Hindus of his generation never fully accepted Sindh’s accession to Pakistan.
Sindh has previously been invoked in Indian political rhetoric, usually during tense periods or major developments.
According to the FO, Singh’s statements reflected an “expansionist Hindutva mindset” that violates international law, recognised borders, and state sovereignty. It urged Indian leaders to avoid provocative language that could destabilise the region and instead focus on ensuring the safety of India’s own vulnerable communities.
The FO further advised India to address grievances in its northeastern regions, where many communities face persecution and state-enabled violence.
It reiterated Pakistan’s demand that India take credible steps toward resolving the Kashmir dispute in line with UN Security Council resolutions and the aspirations of Kashmiris.
Pakistan, it said, seeks peaceful dispute resolution based on justice and established legal norms but remains fully committed to safeguarding its national security and sovereignty.
Tensions between Pakistan and India have escalated since a four-day military conflict in May, sparked by an attack on Hindu tourists in occupied Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan without evidence — a claim Islamabad strongly rejected.
During the conflict, both sides used jets, drones, artillery and missiles. Dozens were killed before a ceasefire. Pakistan claimed it downed several Indian jets, while India acknowledged only unspecified losses.
Since then, military leaders from both sides have issued severe warnings. Pakistan’s military stated that any future conflict could lead to “cataclysmic devastation,” promising a resolute response.
Indian army and air chiefs also issued sharp statements, including claims of downing Pakistani aircraft — assertions Pakistan dismissed as baseless.
