Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 09:30am on 11 Aug 2025,Monday India Global
India has strongly condemned Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s anti-India remarks made during his U.S. visit, calling them “regrettable, especially coming from a friendly country.” Munir’s provocative statements including threats to destroy Indian dams and invoking the two-nation theory, have sparked diplomatic concern and public outrage. Government sources labeled Pakistan “an irresponsible state with nuclear weapons,” criticizing Munir’s rhetoric as inflammatory and destabilizing. The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that such remarks undermine regional peace and violate diplomatic norms. The comments, made during a black-tie event in Tampa, Florida, have drawn sharp rebuke from Indian officials and analysts, who view them as a deliberate attempt to escalate tensions amid ongoing geopolitical strain. (PC: The Economist)
