Navigating the India-Pakistan Diplomatic Crossroads: A Call for Sincerity
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor emphasizes that India will not initiate normalization with Pakistan due to past betrayals. He urges Pakistan to dismantle terror networks as a gesture of sincerity. The discussion was held during a book launch, highlighting historical outreach efforts marred by hostility from Pakistan.
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India has decided not to be the first to move towards normalizing relations with Pakistan, citing a series of past betrayals, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stated on Tuesday. Addressing Pakistan, he urged the dismantling of terror networks as a proof of sincerity.
Tharoor's comments came during the launch of 'Whither India-Pakistan Relations Today?', an anthology edited by Surendra Kumar. The politician cited various instances from India's history where outreach efforts, starting from Nehru to Modi, faced hostile responses from Pakistan.
He underscored the importance of border peace and noted India's restraint in past provocations, such as the 2008 Mumbai attacks. Tharoor illustrated how democratic governments cannot ignore cross-border terrorism. The event saw participation from distinguished diplomats and military officials discussing bilateral relations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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