Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent remarks by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling them “hate-driven” and a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability. The Foreign Office expressed deep concern over what it described as inflammatory rhetoric, warning that such statements undermine prospects for lasting peace in South Asia. Pakistan urged the international community to take serious note of India’s increasingly aggressive posture, which it said violated the principles of the UN Charter.
In a sharply worded statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan criticized Modi’s speech in Gujarat, accusing him of using divisive language unbecoming of a nuclear-armed state’s leader. “The theatrical flourish of a campaign rally has replaced the sobriety expected from responsible leadership,” Khan said. He emphasized that such rhetoric sets a dangerous precedent in an already volatile region, further eroding diplomatic decorum and maturity in Indian statecraft.
Pakistan asserted that Modi’s remarks blatantly contravene the UN Charter’s fundamental principles, which mandate peaceful dispute resolution and prohibit threats to the sovereignty of other states. The Foreign Office warned that such provocations could destabilize the region, urging India to adhere to international law and norms. “This is not just irresponsible—it is a deliberate attempt to escalate tensions,” the statement read.
The statement also accused Modi’s government of using inflammatory rhetoric to divert attention from alleged human rights violations and demographic changes in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). Pakistan reiterated its call for global intervention to hold India accountable for its actions in the disputed territory. “The world must not remain silent while India fans the flames of hatred and undermines regional peace,” Khan said.