Senate body adopts resolution against Indian defence minister statement
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ISLAMABAD: Taking strong exception to the statement made by Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar about sponsoring terrorism to counter terrorism, the Senate's Standing Committee on Defence Tuesday adopted a condemnation resolution.
The committee said the statement is an "open confession" of the Indian government pursuing the policy of state terrorism.
Read more: Pakistan decries India's admission of involvement in cross-border terrorism
Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Defence Mushahid Hussain Syed presided over the meeting of the committee at Parliament House in the federal capital.
The meeting also called upon the government to take up the matter with the UN security council and the international community.
The resolution said the statement has serious implications for India's neighbours, and endangers peace and stability in South Asia.
Earlier, Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, in a shocking and radical statement, asserted that terrorists have to be neutralised only through terrorists.
“India will take proactive steps to prevent a 26/11 type attack,” Press Trust of India had quoted him saying.
Take a look: Khawaja Asif slams Indian minister’s statement of ‘sponsoring terrorism to counter terrorism’
Speaking at an event in New Delhi, the minister used the Hindi phrase “kante se kanta nikalna” (removing a thorn with a thorn) and wondered why Indian soldiers should be used to neutralise terrorists. The proactive steps, he said, could include pressure tactics.
“We have to neutralise terrorists through terrorists only. Why can't we do it? We should do it. Why does my soldier have to do it?” he said and added that the issue could not be discussed beyond this.
“There are certain things that I obviously cannot discuss here. But if there is any country, planning something against my country, we will definitely take some pro-active steps,” he said.
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May 27, 2015 05:04pm
any review/comment from indian readers?
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May 27, 2015 05:08pm
Lives have to be saved, no matter what. The means justifies the end
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May 27, 2015 05:12pm
Just a wastage of time...please keep focus on some serious issues..
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May 27, 2015 05:13pm
nonsense!!!!
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May 27, 2015 05:20pm
"If there is any country, planning something against my country, we will definitely take some pro-active steps" What is wrong with it?
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May 27, 2015 05:23pm
@Fahad About time something like this was said
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May 27, 2015 05:27pm
There are thousands of resolutions that can be passed that would be more sensible and relate to the improvement of life of Pakistani's, but our leaders live in their own myopic world. Why not pass a resolution against attack on the Supreme Court by the man shown on the right in the photograph and many of his cronies for example.
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May 27, 2015 05:34pm
@Fahad its a very good idea ;).
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May 27, 2015 05:34pm
The statement from Mr. Parrikar has been quoted out of context & has been shared in a misleading way. He really didn't mean that we shall be developing terrorism in our neighborhood. India has been a peace loving country all along and has never ever done anything wrong in other nations. We are advocates of peace & stability in the region and the statement from our defence minister is in that direction only. It is not directed against any country but rather against our common menace of terrorism.
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May 27, 2015 05:39pm
@Anup - Thank you for reassurance.
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May 27, 2015 05:42pm
Good move by pakistan, but that cannot change the way india being perceived in the world-secular, Democratic, peaceful amd emerging country in the world. I wish pakistan join hand with india to tackle terrorism and also to change its image.
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May 27, 2015 05:47pm
He didnot name Pakistan. Why is Pakistan reacting?
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May 27, 2015 05:50pm
He has mentioned Pakistan in his speech anywhere? Then why all this? I'm not sure whether he has used, so please enlighten me friends if I'm wrong and please don't follow anything blindly
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May 27, 2015 05:51pm
I as an Indian, am ashamed of this mans statement. That is why we have lost respect of all our neighbors. We want statements of peace not exporting terrorism.
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May 27, 2015 06:02pm
It will be more effective if Pakistan parliamentarians identify polite friendly politicians in India and pass resolution to appreciate their efforts to bring relationship normal between the two countries.
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May 27, 2015 06:03pm
Stop wasting your time and energy Everytime an indian politician utters "Pakistan"! Make resolution against polio, terrorism and corruption in Pakistan and do your duty as its citizens. Your attitude is the biggest reason why pakistan lags behind
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May 27, 2015 06:03pm
India's confession regarding the use of terrorism to counter militancy should be an eye opener for those who see it as a peaceful democratic nation. India has been supressing Kashmiri people along with other minorities for decades. They have been denying Kashmiris the right of plebiscite to decide their status despite a UN resolution demanding a vote. It is time that the international community stop looking the other way and demand that India fulfil its obligations towards its oppressed minorities rather than slaughtering them through terrorist actions.
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May 27, 2015 06:07pm
Manohar Parikkar said that he did not want soldiers to be put in harm's way, and many terrorists were drawn in for money -mercenaries- and India should pay whoever is willing to finish them off....what is wrong with that?
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May 27, 2015 06:09pm
Its really a general mindset of majority of the Indians with a lot of exceptions of course.
But it speaks volumes about the judgement of the person who spoke these words, for sure he's out of touch.
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May 27, 2015 06:11pm
A simple resolution will meet the hour's need?
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May 27, 2015 06:21pm
As an indian, I agree that the minister shouldn't have said such a stupid thing. We should have normal relationship with Pakistan. Terrorism is not in anyone's favor.
My apologies on behalf of our minister.
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May 27, 2015 06:31pm
We should spend whole month discussing this in senate as it is very important issue, others matters relating to Pakistan can wait, Indians and their activities take first priority.
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May 27, 2015 06:35pm
Why is Pakistan getting uncomfortable for Indian minister's statement. Parrikar did not name any country, did he ? When all the countries in the world are keeping quiet, why is Pakistan getting getting so worked up ? Is it a admission of guilt by Pakistan that they are sponsoring terrorism ?
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May 27, 2015 06:37pm
This fellow and his statement should be submitted to the so called United Nations and its bosses. It has to be noted strongly. Pakistan should prepare to meet the new challenges.
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May 27, 2015 06:42pm
Who cares??
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May 27, 2015 06:48pm
Well said.. I totally agree..
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May 27, 2015 06:56pm
@Tamil Comments comes after cross border attack in jammu where terrorist attacks civilian.. and one thing iam not ashamed on comment we should do whatever we can save our civilian community..
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May 27, 2015 06:56pm
Statement of Mr Parrikar is not directed against any country but terrorist. Why there is so much noise in Pakistan ?
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May 27, 2015 07:04pm
@BM Because Pakistan is feeling guilty.
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May 27, 2015 07:05pm
Too many statements and resolutions. would that deter India in what it is being doing all along? Where is the action from Pakistani side?
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May 27, 2015 07:06pm
@Tamil So, when are you migrating to Pakistan, the land of milk, honey, purity, lock stock and barrel? Please leave already!
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May 27, 2015 07:07pm
Just plane silly. Is it a surprise that India spys on Pakistan and Pakistan does the same? Is it a surprise that both countries indulge in activities to destabalise the other, yes of course covertly ?
This minister is not quite up to his job otherwise he would know the difference between a goon and a diplomate. Given some experience he will learn the ropes of being a minister and using language that ministers use rather than the street fighters in his local patach.
Our chap jumping up and down had previous difficulties wih decorum , democracy and demeanour befitting a sober statesman.
Anyone claiming to be a democrat and accepting a dictator and working for the dictator must have some explaining to do! Let us see what new trick he pulls out of the hat ?
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May 27, 2015 07:10pm
Why is Pakistan taking is personally?. He did not say that he'll sponsor terrorism in Pakistan, just that he'll use terrorism against the countries that spread terrorism in india. Does it mean Pakistan accepting that it is responsible for terrorism in India?
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May 27, 2015 07:11pm
@ujj - You do "care"...don't lie!
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May 27, 2015 07:11pm
@Fahad "any review/comment from indian readers?"
Parrikar did not even mention Pakistan, but some nations have always expected to get the same treatment that they meted out. So any wonder why leaders are making a mountain out of a molehill to be the object of international derision.
They have to remember that the stakes changed for India once China's economy took off in the nineties and India took the corrective steps needed for herself. Your agencies need to somehow need to take the remedial steps because it will not be business as usual with India - if you do not agree, google for "dailymail massive retaliation India" and click first link to read what west has to say about this nowadays.
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May 27, 2015 07:14pm
Indian Defence Minister has talked about 'responding' to terrorism. He has not mentioned Pakistan or any other country. If Pakistan's hands are clean, what is there to get alarmed about?
Isn't this reaction by the committee an admission that Pakistan uses terrorism as a tool in the first place? And they are going to admit it all the way to the United Nations?
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May 27, 2015 07:15pm
@Tamil whom are you apologising on behalf of?? And to whom?? Did he mention a name of ant country?? So are we to understand that the guilty party is offended by an innocuous statement made by the person??
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May 27, 2015 07:15pm
@Tamil
I hope you understood the context of Mr.Parrikar, he said "if there is any country, planning something against my country, we will definitely take some pro-active steps"... well time for you introspect about peace :)
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May 27, 2015 07:19pm
Finally truth prevailed. Why only Pakistan over reacting on the statement? No response from Bangladesh,china,srilanka,Nepal or Burma says the whole story.
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May 27, 2015 07:23pm
@Fahad : It is a very mature and sensible statement from the minister. This wouldn't have come up if there was no 11/26 type of terrorism to begin with. About time somebody gathered some guts to say it out loud. Fully agree with the minister.
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May 27, 2015 07:33pm
They should do something which can help the people of Pakistan and prove what they are worth.
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May 27, 2015 07:36pm
Irrespective of which minister/politician said what to whomever, the common public live with the problems. The statement and the counter are both useless and means nothing in terms of actions And results.
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May 27, 2015 07:37pm
@Fahad By claiming that India is spreading terrorism as per the quote don't you think that you are indirectly accepting that you are also sponsoring the terrorism in the first place.
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May 27, 2015 08:27pm
That is why Modi is a living proof of the two-nation theory. Pakistan is lucky to have a man like Modi to unmask India at a critical juncture of history.
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May 27, 2015 08:28pm
I as a pakistani support Indian ministers statement. India is great
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May 27, 2015 08:36pm
To my Indian friends:
Do you know that Manmohan Singh (Former PM) said on May 24, 2010 and as reported in Indian media at the time .... “I have been saying for the last three years that Naxalism remains the biggest internal security challenge facing our country,”.
Will the present defence minister first "neutralise" the internal security threats to India then show bravado to it's neighbours with strong language.
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May 27, 2015 08:42pm
Strongly support Parikar statement, pay back with the same coin.
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May 27, 2015 09:00pm
Oh wow. Wonderful, great. So now what?
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May 27, 2015 09:11pm
I love India and Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Can we just go back to being one great country again?
I know I have lost my mind. How can I even think about such a thing?
Would love to travel from Karachi to Aligarh with the incessant cries of 'Are we there yet?'
There is much more to gain in love and respect than anything else.
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May 27, 2015 09:37pm
@Sunil We will sort you out. You have no chance.
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May 27, 2015 09:43pm
Now that you have adopted a resolution, what's next? Yahya Khan type adventure?
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May 27, 2015 09:44pm
hmm ok
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May 27, 2015 09:54pm
Such a harsh reaction from Pakistan on Panikar's statement of policy of counter terrorism through terrorism is the acceptance from Pakistan that they were/are involving in terrorism in India.
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May 27, 2015 10:12pm
The resolution is for domestic consumption. Otherwise who else in the world care?
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May 27, 2015 10:13pm
A complaint backed up by this condemnation must be registered with the UN and Security Council, immediately.
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May 27, 2015 10:23pm
@Sunil threat?
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May 27, 2015 10:24pm
They must have something more constructive to do than adopt a resolution because someone, somewhere, said something they didn't like.
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May 27, 2015 10:26pm
@observer
"We resolve to resolve."
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May 27, 2015 10:32pm
It has been more than 6 years since the 26/11 attack. If Pakistan was serious to indict the masterminds of this attack, it should have done it by now. Has anything happened? You still want India to keep quiet and wait? Don't expect such leniency from new govt. which you received from previous govt.s. Better get your house in order first and show some seriousness.
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May 27, 2015 10:35pm
@BM
"Oh. Sorry. I was thinking of Sri Lanka."
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May 27, 2015 10:35pm
@jason
Exactly right.
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May 27, 2015 10:43pm
Am i the only one who is thinking that we just played in to their hands? If they want to deal with their enemies the way they want to, why should we bother unless......and is it necessary to pass resolution against everything said? Where was the resolution against the UAE minister who threatened us.
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May 27, 2015 10:45pm
@Anup you are being naive by dear!
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May 27, 2015 10:46pm
@Kan does he need to mention Pakistan?
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May 27, 2015 10:47pm
@Sree are you assuming there is no proactive actions taken yet?
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May 27, 2015 10:48pm
He said : "we will and we must"
He did not say we are already doing it.
Why only Pakistan is reacting to this statement?
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May 27, 2015 10:50pm
Fantastic Work. We all know who is using afghan soil against us. It's time to counter it if you are patriotic Pakistani.
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May 27, 2015 11:22pm
The statement at its face value seems to be precautionary and hardly
any chance of materialsation.India has to maintain its solid aim of
peaceful coexistence and its prestige known so well.It has kept peace
with neighbors despite provocations and peace with Pakistan is all
the more important,as there are numerous inbuilt relationships.In
case of instability or turmoil in Pakistan,even India can not remain
untouched.Wishing long term peace and good relations with
Pakistan.
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May 28, 2015 12:27am
Pakistani Senate should have adopted this resolution years ago.
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May 28, 2015 12:27am
@Fahad
they all ran away :)
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May 28, 2015 12:39am
@jason check economic indicators, pakistan is far ahead of india.
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May 28, 2015 12:44am
I really don't think the Indians will lose any sleep over this.
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May 28, 2015 01:01am
Correctly said. What's wrong in it...
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May 28, 2015 01:10am
@Anup : lol..very lame defense by you...accept it that India is un necessarily trying to promote terrorism in Pakistan
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May 28, 2015 02:23am
Interesting..........even anyone adopting the resolution gone through his statement fully...or its another trick to divert the attention of Pakistanis from real problem in ground in Pakistan :-).
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May 28, 2015 02:48am
and what did this achieve? IMHO we the Indians and the Pakistanis only have two options, number one - go for "eye for an eye" approach and get blinded , Number 2- forgive and move on.
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