India reaffirmed its longstanding stance on the Kashmir issue, stating it is a bilateral matter between New Delhi and Islamabad, with no changes to this position. This declaration coincided with US President Donald Trump’s recent offer to mediate on the Kashmir dispute. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), emphasized that all matters related to Jammu and Kashmir must be addressed bilaterally by India and Pakistan. He reiterated that the core issue remains Pakistan’s occupation of Indian territory.
In response to queries about Trump’s mediation proposal, Jaiswal clarified that military actions are confined to conventional means despite recent speculation regarding nuclear tensions. Reports indicating that Pakistan’s National Command Authority would convene on May 10 were later denied by Pakistan, with their Foreign Minister dismissing any nuclear implications.
Jaiswal underscored India’s firm stance against nuclear intimidation, affirming that the country will not succumb to nuclear blackmail or permit cross-border terrorism to be justified under such threats. He also mentioned India’s cautioning to other nations, warning that endorsing scenarios of potential nuclear conflict could adversely impact their own regions.
Regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, Jaiswal stated it would remain in abeyance until Pakistan demonstrates a credible commitment to renounce support for cross-border terrorism. He highlighted that Pakistan actively fosters terrorism, referring to past operations such as Operation Sindoor, which aimed to dismantle terrorist infrastructures that not only harmed Indians but also claimed numerous innocent lives globally.
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Publish Date: 2025-05-14 00:51:00
