Pak Press Councillor In Washington Fuels Anti-India Narrative In US
Pakistan right now is in utter turmoil, atrocities against minorities is rampant through the country
Washington: Spewing venom against India, the Press Counsellor of the
Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, Sarfraz Hussain called on the international
community to not remain silent as India is to host the G20 tourism summit in
Srinagar.
The Pakistani diplomat's hate comments came as India is to host several G20
events in Jammu and Kashmir. Last month, India released a full calendar of
events leading up to the summit, which included G20 and Youth 20 meetings in
Srinagar and in Leh, in the region of Ladakh, in April and May.
Pakistan has "vehemently condemned" India's move, saying such a move was
"self-serving" on New Delhi's part.
Taking to his Twitter handle, the Pakistani councillor posted an opinion by
The Washington Post Columnist Rana Ayubb. It said it warns of a much darker
narrative to define "Modi's India", calling the country's democracy an
'unhealthy' one.
Writing in her opinion for the Washington Post against India, and PM Modi,
Ayyub said, "But a much darker narrative is starting to define Modi's India.
The government has been systematically oppressing, marginalizing and inciting
hatred toward its 220-million Muslim minority. This campaign has been slowly
gathering momentum over the years and has reached new levels of intensity
today. India is not a healthy democracy."
Taking sides with the Washington Post's columnist, the Pakistani diplomat has
called for the support of the global community, fueling the hatred against
India, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi even more.
"Calling upon Int. community not to remain silent,
@RanaAyyub warns that "a much darker narrative is starting to define Modi's
India." "India is not a healthy democracy." Modi is enflaming hatred of
Muslims in India, as the world looks the other way," the Press Counsellor
Embassy of Pakistan in Washington tweeted.
Calling upon Int. community not to remain silent, @RanaAyyub warns that "a much darker narrative is starting to define Modi's India." "India is not a healthy democracy."
— Sarfraz Hussain (@SarfrazInfo) May 11, 2023
Modi is enflaming hatred of Muslims in India, as the world looks the other way https://t.co/L8ENZqvjRB
This year, India will host the G20 summit under its presidency, and under
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration. Since becoming India's dominant
political force in 2014, Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made its mark
on the nation.
Under PM Modi's leadership, India has become a more significant actor on the
global stage, and this fact cannot be denied.
However, regarding issues of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, relations
between the two nations have been tense for a long time, notwithstanding
Islamabad's demands for the reinstatement of Article 370 for the formerly
Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a recent affair, Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
participated in SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting that took place in Goa, India,
where he remarked on not getting caught up in weaponizing terrorism for
diplomatic point scoring.
Lambasting Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his
"weaponizing terrorism" remarks, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, later
said that it means "they think terrorism is legitimate" and that India is
politically, diplomatically exposing Pakistan before the world as it is a
victim of cross-border terrorism.
"Okay, now what are we doing? We are countering ourselves. Countering
terrorism? We are defending ourselves. We are calling it out. We are exposing
it... So, to me, we are not scoring diplomatic points. We are politically,
diplomatically, exposing Pakistan before the world. And as a victim of
terrorism, I'm completely entitled to do so," Jaishankar said. He said India
has every right to defend itself from cross-border terrorism.
Jaishankar said Pakistan is a "spokesperson of the terrorism industry".
India has consistently raised the issue of Pakistan's continued support to
cross-border terrorism and terrorist infiltration. It has been said that the
people of Jammu and Kashmir have borne the brunt of this terrorism campaign
for decades and continue to do so.
In the summer of 2019, the Indian government abrogated Article 370, which
granted Jammu and Kashmir special autonomous status. With the removal of the
special autonomous status, it became easier for businesses to operate in the
region, as they were no longer subject to some of the regulations that had
previously hindered their growth.
The prospect of hosting a G20 summit in Jammu and Kashmir presents
unparalleled opportunities for the region, instilling hope for renewed
stability and prosperity.
Hosting the G20 summit will position Jammu and Kashmir at the heart of
diplomatic relations and foster cooperation. Delegates will gain first-hand
knowledge of the region, providing valuable insights into the challenges and
growth potential. The summit will provide a platform for Jammu and Kashmir to
showcase its resources and potential, establishing connections that can
bolster sustainable development.
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