Disappointed with Pakistani PM over ceasefire violation: Manmohan Singh

Rahul Gandhi alleges role of Pakistani agencies in aftermath of Muzzafarnagar riots.


Web Desk October 24, 2013
Indian PM says relationship could never move forward without restoration of ceasefire. PHOTO: FILE

With violent incidents along the disputed Line of Control (LoC) continuing in recent weeks, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stated on Thursday that he was very disappointed with Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for failing to restore ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC), according to DNAIndia.

"It has come to me as a big disappointment," said Singh, while talking to reporters accompanying him on his two-nation tour to Russia and China.

Manmohan went on to say that he urged Nawaz to realise, "even at this late hour", how detrimental the border violations were to relations between the two countries.

"Let me say I am disappointed because in the New York meeting there was a general agreement on both the sides that peace and tranquility should be maintained on the border, LoC as well as IB and it has not happened."

"We had agreed at that time that if the ceasefire of 2003 has held ground for 10 years, then it could be made to hold later on also. That it has not happened is something which is really a disappointment."

The Indian PM's remarks come against the backdrop of increased tensions and violations along the border between Pakistan and India.

Recently, Pakistan Army reported eight civilians injured and one killed by Indian firing along the border near Sialkot.

Pakistan agency role in Muzzafarnagar riots aftermath

In a passionate speech on the recent communal riots in India's Muzaffarnagar, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi lambasted the BJP for triggering violence, and went on to claim that Pakistan's intelligence agencies were active in the aftermath of the riots, Times of India reported.

"There were riots in Muzaffarnagar. I met Hindus, Muslims and a journalist's family who was killed. When his little daughter narrated the riots, I was reminded of my grandmother's death," said Rahul.

"Two-three days back, an IB officer came to me. He said several victims of Muzaffarnagar riots now wanted to go to Pakistan and so he was tracking them. So you instill anger, engineer riots and then ask why there is terrorism."

COMMENTS (46)

Maula Jatt | 10 years ago | Reply

@Siddharth: You know absolutely nothing about me, so there is no use of personal attacks against me. It only proves how desperate you are.

I repeat, you will never find a single Pakistani who will call himself an Indian, it is simply unheard of. I don't know why you Indians hold on to this myth. Perhaps it makes you feel better about yourselves.

You should know, Pakistan came into existence through the democratic right and will of the Muslims of modern-day Pakistan, including the Punjabis, Pashtuns, Baloch, Kashmiris, Sindhis, and numerous other groups. You should know this, because it is this very principle of democratic will which India is suppressing in Kashmir.

Your hatred, jealousy, and obsession with Pakistan is unhealthy. Do yourself a favour and find a better hobby. You will not convince anyone here.

Siddharth | 10 years ago | Reply

@Mala jatt: "why are you here? You dont have to comment on a pakistani website?" Why you pakistanis have to react to what our PM says? Why you pakistanis have to come to India for finding jobs? Why you pakistanis have to pose as Indians after 9/11 to survive in the west? Why you pakistani use youtube and facebook? ''those are not pakistani websites''...dont get hyper bro...trust me I know its shocking but you people are just yawn here in India!! And talking about Islam well let me put up some facts ~Muslim population in India: 2005: 13.5% 2012: 14.2% How are Hindus and other religions doing in your country mate? And finally if you think you can make me hate you people (like people in Saudi Arabia hate you) sorry bro. Even Islam doesnt support hatred...# PEACE

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