Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's Nuclear Threat Against India Sparks Condemnation

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi condemned Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir's nuclear threat against India from U.S. soil, demanding a political response from the Modi government. Owaisi said India must lodge a protest and raise the issue with the U.S. strongly. He also urged the Modi government to modernize India's armed forces and increase defense budgetary allocation. The MEA responded to Munir's remarks, calling nuclear sabre-rattling Pakistan's "stock-in-trade" and asserting that India will continue to safeguard its national security.

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly condemned Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir's reported nuclear threat made during his visit to the United States. The MEA described the remarks as "irresponsible" and raised concerns about the safety of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal. The statement also underscored India's commitment to national security and its refusal to succumb to nuclear blackmail [1].

The MEA's response comes in the wake of Munir's comments, where he reportedly said, "We are a nuclear nation. If we think we are going down, we'll take half the world down with us," referring to a hypothetical future war with India. The remarks have added to existing anxieties about the stability and control of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal amid the country's complex political and security landscape [1].

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi also condemned the nuclear threat and demanded a political response from the Modi government. Owaisi criticized the misuse of American soil for such remarks and urged the Modi government to lodge a strong protest with the U.S. He also called for India to modernize its armed forces and increase defense budgetary allocation [2].

The MEA's response echoed similar sentiments, describing nuclear sabre-rattling as Pakistan's "stock-in-trade" and asserting that India will continue to take all necessary steps to safeguard its national security. The MEA also expressed regret that such remarks were made from the soil of a "friendly third country" [1].

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a separate context, highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor, which demonstrated India's capability to destroy terror hubs inside Pakistan. He attributed the operation's success to Indian technology and the Make in India initiative [3]. This underscores India's resolve to strengthen its defense capabilities and respond to regional security challenges.

The ongoing situation highlights the importance of robust defense mechanisms and international cooperation in maintaining regional stability. India's response underscores its commitment to national security and its refusal to engage in nuclear blackmail. As tensions escalate, both countries must navigate these challenges with caution and diplomacy.

References:
[1] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/nuclear-sabre-rattling-is-pakistans-stock-in-trade-india-slams-asim-munirs-threat-calls-pak-irresponsible-nuke-state/articleshow/123233355.cms
[2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/owaisi-condemns-pakistan-army-chief-asim-munirs-remarks-demands-political-response-from-modi-government/article69923508.ece
[3] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/indian-tech-and-make-in-india-behind-operation-sindoors-success-pm-modi/articleshow/123216372.cms