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Pakistan on Monday issued a sharp rebuke to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s recent remarks hinting that Sindh “may return to India”, calling them delusional, revisionist and reflective of an expansionist Hindutva mindset. Islamabad also urged New Delhi to take “credible steps” toward resolving the Jammu & Kashmir issue in line with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
In a strongly worded statement, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the Indian Defence Minister of challenging internationally recognised borders and violating the principles of sovereignty under international law.
“Pakistan strongly condemns the Indian Defence Minister’s delusional and dangerously revisionist remarks regarding Pakistan’s Sindh province,” the statement said. “Such assertions reveal an expansionist Hindutva mindset that seeks to challenge established realities and undermine recognised borders and state sovereignty.”
Rajnath Singh’s Remarks: ‘Borders not permanent, Sindh may return to India’
Speaking at the Sindhi Samaj Sammelan in New Delhi on Sunday, Rajnath Singh said that although Sindh is currently part of Pakistan, it remains deeply connected to India’s civilisational identity. He added that geopolitical boundaries are not permanent and suggested that Sindh could “return to India” in the future.
“Today, the land of Sindh may not be a part of India, but civilisationally, Sindh will always be a part of India,” Singh said. “And as far as land is concerned, borders can change. Who knows – tomorrow Sindh may return to India again.” The speech resonated with India’s 2.5 million Sindhis, recalling their flight from violence after partition.
Sindh, now a province of Pakistan, was part of undivided India before 1947 and is the birthplace of the Indus Valley Civilisation. It is also the ancestral homeland of the large Sindhi community residing in India today.
Historical and Cultural Context
Singh referred to the writings of veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, highlighting the emotional and cultural bonds that Sindhi Hindus continue to feel decades after Partition. Quoting Advani, Singh noted that many Sindhi Hindus of that generation “still have not accepted the separation of Sindh from India.”
He also said that, historically, both Hindus and many Muslims in Sindh considered the waters of the Indus River sacred.
Diplomatic Strain
The comments come at a time of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly in the wake of India’s recent Operation Sindoor in May. Analysts note that Singh’s remarks, made against a backdrop of strained ties, were likely to trigger a strong diplomatic reaction, and Pakistan’s statement indicates further political escalation in the days ahead.
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