India Responds to Pakistan's Nuclear Threats Made in the US

India's Strong Reaction to Pakistan's Army Chief's Comments

On Monday, the Ministry of External Affairs of India reacted strongly to remarks made by Pakistan's Army Chief, Asim Munir, during his visit to the United States, labeling Pakistan as "an irresponsible nation armed with nuclear weapons" and stating that "waving nuclear weapons is a common practice for Pakistan." In an official statement, the ministry highlighted its concern regarding the comments allegedly made by Munir during his trip.

According to a report, Munir reportedly threatened a nuclear attack while addressing Pakistani expatriates in Tampa, Florida, on Saturday. Media sources quoted him saying, "We are a nuclear-capable nation. If we feel we are going down, we will take half the world with us." However, no transcript or video of his speech has been made available for verification.

The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that Munir's new nuclear threats against India have intensified long-standing concerns regarding the reliability of nuclear command and control in Pakistan, a country where the military is allegedly colluding with terrorist organizations. The Indian government has made it clear that it will not yield to any form of 'nuclear blackmail.'

In response to Munir's comments made on American soil, India reiterated that issuing threats involving nuclear weapons is a habitual practice for Pakistan.

India also stressed that it will continue to take all necessary measures to ensure its national security. The statement conveyed to Washington expressed disappointment that such remarks were made from the territory of a friendly third nation. While addressing Pakistani expatriates in Tampa, Munir allegedly threatened to launch a nuclear attack if Pakistan's water flow from India was disrupted.

Reports indicate that Munir stated, "We are a nuclear nation. If we believe we are on the brink of destruction, we will lead half the world down that path with us." This marks Munir's second visit to the United States in two months.

Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal from the Ministry of External Affairs remarked that making threats involving nuclear weapons is a pattern for Pakistan. He noted, "The international community can draw conclusions about the irresponsibility inherent in such comments, which further confirm deep doubts about the reliability of nuclear command and control in a country where the military is involved with terrorist groups."

Jaiswal added, "It is regrettable that these comments were made from the soil of a friendly nation. India has already made it clear that it will not bow to nuclear blackmail. We will continue to take all necessary steps to protect our national security." Sources indicated that Munir's remarks reflect Pakistan's tendency to reveal its aggressive nature whenever the U.S. supports the Pakistani military, highlighting the lack of democracy in Pakistan and the military's control over the country.

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