Pakistan opposed the statement made by Indian leaders
Kathmandu, 2023 June 3, Saturday/Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan has strongly opposed the statement issued by BJP politicians including a Union Minister, linking the mural with ‘Akhand Bharat’ (Unified greater India).
A statement issued by Pakistan government reads, “We have seen the reports about a mural installed at the new parliament building in New Delhi. The mural depicts the so-called ancient India, including areas that now constitute parts of Pakistan and other regional countries. We are shocked by the statements made by some BJP politicians including a Union Minister, linking the mural with ‘Akhand Bharat’ (Unified greater India),”
A statement issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday further said, ”The gratuitous assertion of ‘Akhand Bharat’ is a manifestation of a revisionist and expansionist mindset that seeks to subjugate the identity and culture of not only India’s neighboring countries but also its own religious minorities. It is a matter of grave concern that the idea of Akhand Bharat is being increasingly peddled by individuals belonging to the ruling dispensation in India.”
Pakistan has advised to India not to indulge in rhetoric against other countries merely to further their divisive and parochial political agenda. ‘Instead of encouragement hegemonic and expansionist ambitions, India should resolve disputes with its neighboring countries and work with them to build a peaceful and prosperous South Asia.’ Statement added.
