KARACHI: In a unanimous decision, the assembly adopted a resolution condemning the remarks as provocative, revisionist, and a misrepresentation of history. The resolution clearly states that Sindh is an integral part of Pakistan and will remain so forever, urging diplomatic and legal action at the international level to counter any claims to the contrary.
Moved by PPP legislator Mukesh Chawla, the resolution denounces India’s expansionist rhetoric, accusing the Modi government of fostering policies that destabilize regional peace. It warns that India is attempting to manipulate water resources and violate environmental agreements, calling on the federal government to defend Pakistan’s rights under the Indus Waters Treaty and to hold India accountable for environmental breaches.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah criticized the Indian Defence Minister’s remarks as deeply offensive. He emphasized that Sindh’s history predates the British rule and even the ancient era, extending to regions like Multan and Makran. Murad highlighted the sacrifices made by ancestors that led to the formation of Pakistan and dismissed any claims that undermine Sindh’s sovereignty.
Addressing the Indian minister directly, Murad commented that his lack of connection to the Indus River might explain his misguided views, asserting that those who drink from the Indus are true guardians of the land and cannot betray it. He further noted that India’s panic after the May conflict was evident. Jamaat-e-Islami MPA Muhammad Farooq characterized the Indian minister’s statements as born out of frustration and isolation. He pointed out India’s own military failures, such as the collapse of its aircraft industry, and reminded the assembly that Pakistan’s resolution was first introduced in Sindh, telling India to focus on its own issues instead of meddling.
MQM-P MPA Abdul Waseem warned that India’s provocative statements only escalate tensions, referencing recent conflicts to underscore the danger. He strongly condemned the remarks, urging India to cease its provocative rhetoric.Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah dismissed the Indian Defence Minister’s grasp of history, asserting that regions like Rajasthan and Amritsar were historically part of Sindh, and that Kashmir also has historical ties to Pakistan. He accused India of trying to score points by deflecting from its internal weaknesses.
Saeed Ghani, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, expressed confidence in the resilience of Pakistan’s armed forces and citizens who have historically faced Indian aggression. He criticized Prime Minister Modi’s reluctance to openly discuss military matters and predicted that India might fragment in the future, reiterating that Pakistan and Sindh are and will remain part of one nation.
This debate was sparked by Indian media reports quoting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who claimed that although Sindh is not currently part of India, it remains culturally and civilizationally connected to India. Singh also hinted that borders could change in the future and suggested that some Sindhi Hindus have never accepted the province’s accession to Pakistan, implying possible future shifts.
Overall, the Sindh Assembly reaffirmed its unwavering stance that Sindh is an inseparable part of Pakistan, dismissing Indian claims and emphasizing the importance of sovereignty, history, and regional stability.
