How can Pakistan General give Nuclear-threat from land of a friendly nation, ask MPs in Parliament | India News
NEW DELHI: Members of Parliament raised with govt the ‘nuclear sabre-rattling’ by Pakistan army chief Asim Munir while in the US, as they asked how could such a statement be made from the soil of a “strategic ally” like America, while also pointing out that Munir’s earlier statement that was a precursor to the Pahalgam terror attack too had a US link. The govt is said to have indicated that it may take up the issue with the US embassy.At the meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on foreign affairs Monday, sources said MPs Asaduddin Owaisi, Deepender Hooda and John Brittas asked foreign secretary Vikram Misri about Munir’s nuclear threat while he is on a visit to the United States. While Misri said the ministry of external affairs has responded to the objectionable remark, pointing out that it is habitual of Pakistan, and that India will not give in to “nuclear blackmail”, Misri was asked how could such a serious threat be issued from the United States.According to sources, Owaisi pointed out that even Munir’s earlier incendiary statement preceding the Pahalgam terror attack was given to the Pakistani diaspora in the US. Sources said the issue was latched on to by other members.Interestingly, the parliamentary committee chairman Shashi Tharoor interjected to tell the foreign secretary that govt could take up with the American representative in New Delhi the issue of the use of American soil to issue such a threat to India. According to sources, Misri said that the issue will be taken up with the US official here.The remark by Munir has caused much consternation in the country, with the Pahalgam terror attack under his watch and following his statement appearing to add greater significance to his threats now. Later, confirming the development, Tharoor told reporters that members asked questions about Munir’s “nuclear sabre-rattling”.
