Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Apr 28: In the wake of the Pahalgam killings, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan, accusing it of employing terrorism as a deliberate "instrument of state policy." He reiterated the Modi government's unwavering determination to "bring them down on their knees."
Speaking at a Delhi government event and later addressing reporters, Puri lashed out at Pakistan for its continued use of terror tactics against India, asserting that the nation would be forced to its knees. This forceful statement was made in response to India's recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
"This is not just PM Modi’s resolve but of all the 140 crore Indians. This time there will be no compromise on the issue of terrorism," he declared, referencing the widespread "national anger" stemming from the killing of 26 people by Pakistan-backed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.
"Terror is being used as an instrument of state policy," he emphasized, drawing a stark contrast between India's progress under Prime Minister Modi and the turbulent situation in Pakistan.
Puri commended the Modi government's firm stance against Pakistan, noting that previous administrations had often expressed temporary anger following terror attacks but subsequently resumed dialogue with the neighboring country.
"This is not going to happen now. There will be no compromise on the issue of terrorism," he asserted, adding, "We have a strong and mature government which will take the most suitable action in the Pahalgam attack case."
Dismissing claims from Pakistani leaders and media regarding the severe consequences of India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, he stated, "Nothing of that sort will happen… They will be brought down on their knees."
Puri defended the Indian government's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, arguing that there was nothing inherently wrong with such an action between two sovereign nations.
"The situation in 1960 was different when it was signed… If one nation is attacked by the other, will the other nation continue to offer freebies?" he questioned.