Q.811 Allegation of Pakistan for use of terrorism by India

Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.811
TO BE ANSWERED ON 03.03.2011

SHRI ISHWARLAL SHANKARLAL JAIN:

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether Pakistan has made an allegation on India for using terrorism as a means to mispropagate against Pakistan;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether Government has given reply to such remarks made by Pakistan on India in this regard; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) & (b) Government has seen reports regarding statements attributed to Pakistani leaders, alleging that India has used terrorism as a means of propaganda against Pakistan.

(c) & (d) India’s concerns relating to terrorism emanating from Pakistan have been clearly conveyed to Pakistan on a number of occasions. India has consistently emphasized the need for Pakistan to honour its commitment of not allowing territory under its control to be used for terrorism against India in any manner. The expression of such legitimate concerns cannot be construed as a means of propaganda against Pakistan.

http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=220117322.

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