In a resolute stand against terrorism, India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, addressed allegations of deep operations within Pakistan by India’s external intelligence agency, R&AW, as reported by The Guardian. Speaking during an interaction with youths in Pune, Maharashtra, Jaishankar referenced the Mumbai attacks during the Congress-led UPA government’s tenure.
EAM Jaishankar highlighted the urgency of responding to acts of terrorism, stating, “Something like Mumbai happens, if you don’t react to it, how can you prevent the next one from happening?” Emphasizing the unpredictable nature of terrorists, he added, “Terrorists do not play by any rules. The answer to terrorists cannot have any rules.”
Acknowledging shifts in India’s foreign policy since 2014, Jaishankar emphasized a significant change in how terrorism is addressed. He stated, “There is 50 percent continuity and there is 50 percent change. That one change is on terrorism.”
Responding to queries on challenging diplomatic relationships, Jaishankar singled out Pakistan as the most pressing concern. He underscored that while the problem didn’t originate in 2014, the Modi administration has intensified efforts to counter terrorism.
The event, held at Pune, marked the launch of the Marathi translation of Jaishankar’s book ‘Why Bharat Matters.’
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