‘Only karma, no expectation of impunity’: Jaishankar’s stern message to Pakistan, calls for holiday from PoK

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the United Nations General Assembly

New York: During the 79th General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Saturday, the Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar delivered a powerful message Pakistan‘s continued policy of cross-border terrorism.

In his speech, Jaishankar responded to what he called “outlandish claims” made by representatives of Pakistan the previous day. He stated unequivocally: “Let me make India’s position very clear: Pakistan’s policy of cross-border terrorism will never succeed. Impunity cannot be expected.”

Jaishankar pointed out that while many countries face challenges beyond their control, some countries make deliberate choices that lead to disastrous outcomes. He specifically highlighted Pakistan, stating that its actions are having negative consequences not only for its own people, but also for its neighbors. He characterized Pakistan as a country that has inculcated a culture of fanaticism, suggesting that its economic indicators have become intertwined with radicalization and the export of terrorism.

The minister further said that the consequences of Pakistan’s policies are now manifesting in its own society, describing this as a form of ‘karmaThat cannot be attributed to the international community. This statement underlines the belief that countries must take responsibility for their actions and their impact on global stability.

Jaishankar further emphasized that a dysfunctional nation with imperial ambitions must be exposed and fought against. He rejected some of the outlandish claims made by representatives of Pakistan during the meeting, thereby reaffirming India’s position on these critical issues. His comments serve as a clear warning that India will not shy away from tackling the threats of terrorism and will continue to advocate for collective international efforts to combat this menace.

Jaishankar further alleged that Pakistan’s actions would have consequences, underscoring that the core issue between India and Pakistan lies in the “clearance of illegally occupied Indian territory by Pakistan” and Pakistan’s long-standing association with terrorism.

Earlier, in a sharp response to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s reference to Kashmir during his speech in the UN General Assembly, India said that Pakistan’s ‘fingerprints’ are of terrorist incidents around the world and the country should realize that cross-border terrorism against India ‘will inevitably have consequences’. Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan, stationed at India’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York, said a country led by the military, with a global reputation for terrorism, narcotics, trafficking and transnational crime, “dares had to attack the world.” largest democracy”.

India on Friday exercised its right of reply in the UN General Assembly in response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif raising the Jammu and Kashmir issue in his speech during the General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly .

Highlighting the terror attacks, Mangalanandan said, “As the world knows, Pakistan has long used cross-border terrorism as a weapon against its neighbors. It has attacked our parliament, our financial capital, Mumbai, market places and pilgrimage routes. The list is long. If such a country talks about violence anywhere, that is hypocrisy at its worst.”

Accusing Pakistan of disrupting the electoral process in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian diplomat said: “It is even more extraordinary for a country with a history of rigged elections to also talk about political choices, in a democracy. The real truth is that Pakistan covets our territory and has in fact continuously used terrorism to disrupt the elections in Jammu and Kashmir, an inalienable and integral part of India.”

Shehbaz Sharif raises Kashmir Bogey at UNGA

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday accused India of “massively expanding its military capabilities” and making threats to cross the LoC to take over Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as he again raised the Kashmir issue in his speech for the United Nations General Assembly.

Sharif demanded that New Delhi reverse the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and also accused India of trying to subjugate its Muslim population and erase its Islamic heritage.

He called on New Delhi to enter into dialogue with Islamabad for a peaceful resolution of the dispute. “Let me say in unequivocal terms that Pakistan will respond decisively to any Indian aggression. Therefore, to ensure lasting peace, India must reverse the unilateral and illegal measures it has taken since August 5, 2019 and engage in dialogue for peaceful peace.” resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN security resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people,” he asserted.