Nuclear threat is Pak's 'stock-in-trade': Centre
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, condemned Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir's nuclear threats, calling them "Pakistan's stock-in-trade." Munir, during a U.S. visit, stated Pakistan would destroy any dam India builds on the Indus and would "take half the world down with us" if going down. Jaiswal highlighted the irresponsibility of such remarks from a friendly country's soil and reiterated India's commitment to safeguarding national security against nuclear blackmail. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh also criticized Munir's "dangerous" remarks.
Key Points
- India's MEA condemned Pakistan Army Chief's nuclear threats as "stock-in-trade."
- Pakistan's Army Chief threatened to destroy any dam India builds on the Indus and implied nuclear retaliation.
- India reiterated its resolve to safeguard national security against nuclear blackmail.
- The remarks were made during a visit to the U.S., drawing criticism for being made from a friendly country's soil.
Exam Facts
- Randhir Jaiswal is the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
- Pakistan Army Chief is Field Marshal Asim Munir.
- The controversy involves potential Indian dam construction on the Indus River.
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