Owaisi Urges Modi Govt to Counter Pakistan Army Chief’s Remarks

Swift Summary

• AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi condemned Pakistan Army Chief Asim munir’s nuclear threats against India,which were issued from US soil.
• He criticized the misuse of American territory for such statements and called for a strong protest by the Indian government to the US.
• Owaisi emphasized the need for modernizing India’s armed forces and increasing budgetary allocations for defense.
• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed Pakistan’s nuclear threats as “stock-in-trade,” reaffirming doubts about Pakistan’s nuclear command integrity, and stressed that India will not succumb to nuclear blackmail or threats.
• MEA expressed regret over these remarks being made in a “friendly third country,” indirectly referring to Washington.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The incident underlines ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, exacerbated by inflammatory statements from senior Pakistani figures such as Army Chief Asim Munir. Issuing nuclear threats from U.S soil introduces diplomatic sensitivity, with implications not only for bilateral relations but also involving the United States in an unwelcome scenario as a host nation.

Owaisi’s call for modernizing India’s military highlights broader concerns over preparedness in defense matters amidst geopolitical instabilities. The recurring pattern of aggressive rhetoric could strengthen India’s resolve toward robust defense measures and active diplomacy against coercive tactics like “nuclear blackmail.” While MEA’s response reflects India’s firm stance on national security,strategic engagement with allies like Washington can ensure better handling of provocations originating on international grounds.

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