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Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said Pakistan would "soon be in ten pieces" if cross-border terrorism does not come to an end, Times of India reported.
"Pakistan has been divided into 2 countries (in 1971). If it does not stop cross-border terrorism, it will soon be in 10 pieces," Singh said while speaking to a gathering in India-occupied Kashmir’s Kathua district.
Accusing Pakistan of "encouraging terrorism" to harm India, the Indian home minister said, "Perhaps it was not able to understand the fact that terrorism is not a weapon of the brave but of cowards."
"Our government will never let the nation bow its head before anyone," Rajnath Singh said.
Speaking in reference to September's attack on the Uri base camp in India-occupied Kashmir, Singh said, "You have seen how they cowardly attacked our jawans but after that our jawans did a wonderful job."
India initiated a diplomatic drive to isolate Pakistan after blaming it for the Sept 18 attack on the Uri army camp in IHK which killed 18 soldiers ─ a claim Pakistan has rejected.
Tensions between the South Asian rivals have been high since an Indian crackdown on dissent in IHK following the killing by Indian forces of Burhan Wani, a young separatist leader, in July.
'Indian designs will never succeed'
In a response to Rajnath's statement, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said that Indian designs to disintegrate Pakistan will never succeed, Radio Pakistan reported.
Nisar blamed the policies of the Modi-led government for the growing divide in India.
The Indian government has built a wall of hatred in the entire country, the interior minister claimed, adding that life for minorities under Modi's rule has become miserable.
They are living under a constant security threat, Nisar said.
"The BJP government's hands are stained with the blood of innocent Kashmiris," he said.
The interior minister further said arrest of 'Indian spy' Kulbhushan Yadav and other 'Indian agents' in Pakistan was clear proof of India's meddling in Pakistan's affairs.
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Dec 12, 2016 11:26am
Mr Modi's advisors need to calculate the damage to Indian GDP incase their is war with Pakistan. It's not a matter of who wins the war, or who breaks who into how many pieces.
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Dec 12, 2016 11:27am
All the ministers of Modi are very talkative including Modi.
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Dec 12, 2016 11:29am
He should be more worried about South Indians not happy with the treatment meted out to them. And Hindu India was split into three countries from 1947 onwards. Perhaps Hindu extremists need to take lessons from that.
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Dec 12, 2016 11:31am
Being the citizen of Asia... don't lose you sense Mr. Home Minister....
God forbidden. .. if similar tense starts between two nations it will destroy Both in moments... none will last... be sensible and kindly be civilized....
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Dec 12, 2016 11:36am
Those fighting the occupation forces in Kashmir who are over a million in strength can hardly be labeled "cowards" correct me if I'm wrong
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Dec 12, 2016 11:41am
Why can't the LOC be made permanent? If LOC is made permanent, that will help bring prosperity and bring down animosity. We are still stuck with an issue almost 70 years old which has no hope to be resolved in near future. First we should try to manage the land and people we have got instead of trying to grab more. Deep down we know the truth and we know very well that how two nations are suffering badly because of this hostility. We blame politicians, but all i can say that they are just the byproducts of public mentality. They say what we want to hear.
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Dec 12, 2016 11:43am
Wake up Rajnath , this is not 1971 any more where 1000 miles apart border Pakistan had to defend, now it is 2016-17 , you just dare to incite any misadventure. India as an anarchic state torn by communal bias and Cast - hatred will be split between Assam, Khalistan, Nagaland Kashmir. and many other small independent countries. Just give a try !!!
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Dec 12, 2016 11:45am
Cowards can only attack from the back.
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Dec 12, 2016 11:47am
This was in bad taste and...totally unwarranted and shows immaturity on part of Indian HM
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Dec 12, 2016 11:53am
More bravdo statements from delusional Hindu Junta for self gratification....
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Dec 12, 2016 11:56am
Thank you. Characters like Minister Rajnath Singh help Pakistan focus on its top priorities.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:10pm
Frustration!
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Dec 12, 2016 12:15pm
The sooner the better for the world...
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Dec 12, 2016 12:28pm
mr minister what about 1947 united india divided into so many and what you are doing to your minorities it can happen again from inside.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:30pm
@Who cares .........LOC(Kashmir issue) is neither Indian nor Pakistani issue,it's Kashmiris' issue who want right of self determination.As far as this guy's bragging,one can only laugh.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:29pm
Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh, be careful and ready to face consequences, now your (India)term to divided into 23 parts independence state , and remember the history , this is Muslim( Mughal empire) who fight and success to unite India and become empire, otherwise India was divided into hundred small state, DON'T FORGET /IGNORE HISTORY , remember historical truth and go behind to thing about Muslim who contribution....beyond imagine.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:32pm
Heheheh......seems frustration is taking the better of minister.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:36pm
As a Common Indian I term his statement completely unwarranted and detrimental to peace. There is tranquility on LOC since couple of weeks and both side must refrain from such motormouth statements.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:38pm
Rajnath; is a clown. Don't believe what he says....
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Dec 12, 2016 12:44pm
This is 2016 not 1971, living in the past is not wise man policy, secondly threats do not work any more.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:46pm
just trying to save their skin from recent demonetization failed stunt humiliation ; provoking such statements against Pakistan shall win the public sentiments for them as well
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Dec 12, 2016 12:49pm
Indians are cursing BJP due to demonetization and this statement is to divert poor indians attention towards Pakistan.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:51pm
Loose cannons .... every time i read these people talk, i understand why a visionary leader with secular mind still wanted a separate country from these buffoons. He should be reminded 1947 and that more partitions will come if extremists stay in power in India.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:54pm
Indians are worried about Kashmir.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:54pm
The government is unearthing pit for themselves.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:56pm
Election talk with the same lies the whole government keeps repeating and repeating.
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Dec 12, 2016 12:59pm
such an stupid statement from indian top grass.
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Dec 12, 2016 01:07pm
Just shows the class of current BJP leadership
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Dec 12, 2016 01:32pm
And if this behaviour doesn't come to end than there will be ten more 1947s very soon.
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Dec 12, 2016 01:33pm
Pakistan should warn him of 1947 like consequences. How many parts was India divided due to Muslims demand?
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Dec 12, 2016 01:42pm
But we dont afraid of consequences GOT IT?
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Dec 12, 2016 01:46pm
he should be warned of consequences like Hiroshima and Nagasaki
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Dec 12, 2016 01:53pm
Talking much easy then actions.
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Dec 12, 2016 01:56pm
Rajnath always rehetoric against Pakistan.
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Dec 12, 2016 02:31pm
Well said Rajnath
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Dec 12, 2016 02:42pm
@Who cares
well said.
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Dec 12, 2016 02:43pm
@Rajput
What goes round will surly come round.... peace
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Dec 12, 2016 03:12pm
Better to solve issues through dialogues rather accusing and threatening and find the way to bring permanent peace in future as that should be the only way going forward to both countries administration.
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Dec 12, 2016 03:26pm
Home Minister should exercise restraint so that his utterances can have an impact when required.
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Dec 12, 2016 03:33pm
@Sonny afridi I believe 10 is not on higher side, correct me if I am wrong.
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Dec 12, 2016 03:33pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan
100% true. Thats what Rajnath wanted to say.
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Dec 12, 2016 03:45pm
@Rajput I agree.
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Dec 12, 2016 03:56pm
@immo and you should be warned too of similar consequences
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Dec 12, 2016 04:12pm
Well said
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Dec 12, 2016 04:21pm
Well said Hon'ble Home Minister, we all stand by you.
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Dec 12, 2016 04:23pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan exactly
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Dec 12, 2016 04:27pm
@Shahryar Shirazi India may loose money but it will be worth it.
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Dec 12, 2016 04:35pm
@MSmr google it
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Dec 12, 2016 04:47pm
@Stoked
No one is unhappy in India. Many have differences , but none unhappy. You take care of yourselves ..
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Dec 12, 2016 04:55pm
Mr. Modi be careful of this person. He is talking a lot and quite loudly lately. He can be the next prime minister based upon the same rhetorics you used to come in power.
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Dec 12, 2016 04:57pm
@Shuja nailed it mate
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Dec 12, 2016 05:49pm
@Rafique Ahmed Khoso
Both will not get completely destroyed. One of the country will survive albeit with large scale devastation but it will survive and resurge . You know which country this would be.
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Dec 12, 2016 06:06pm
@Khan the great how fo you know? are you yourself one?
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Dec 12, 2016 06:34pm
@Rajput You mean division of India
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Dec 12, 2016 06:39pm
@Wishes - Pakistan is doing alright and together - however Indians should understand the reality on ground and prepare itself for the coming disintegration of itself.
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Dec 12, 2016 06:53pm
Mr Rajnath, you can only appease your belligerent media or gullible people with such statements, but the fact is that such dialogue delivery only make us smile
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Dec 12, 2016 06:59pm
@Shuja - Very well said!!!
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Dec 12, 2016 07:26pm
@Tapan True that..
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Dec 12, 2016 07:32pm
Mr Rajnath; holding a position in the Govt of India was expected to talk sense and deescalate the current situation between the two nuclear neighbours, but he is bent upon putting fuel to the fire.
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Dec 12, 2016 07:38pm
Sir - I am Christian born and brought up in India. I hv never felt like a minority ever in my whole life.
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Dec 12, 2016 07:41pm
@Tapan - Some can be happy to cling with some crumbs out of annihilation. Amazing mindset!!!
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Dec 12, 2016 08:37pm
@Rajput peace is the way fight trying to break another is a path of destruction for both. Its not 1971 anymore.
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Dec 12, 2016 08:37pm
@Jigar USA You can agree with him sitting in USA as you just have to watch complete annihilation of India on TV in USA
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Dec 12, 2016 09:15pm
@aslam shaikh1 government is following the way nazis used to brainwash their public.
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Dec 12, 2016 09:17pm
Thank you Rajnath Singh for the entertainment. We enjoy your such frustrated statements.
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Dec 12, 2016 09:15pm
Modi could not fulfil his Incredible India promises thus blaming Pakistan.
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Dec 12, 2016 09:15pm
@Who cares u tried to sugarcoat it but hypocritically didnt mention plight of Kashmiri who actual deserve right of self determination
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Dec 12, 2016 09:23pm
@Stoked Extremist have no faith please don't
connect Hinduism to it. All the faiths are beautiful it's the people who make them look bad. Shanti.
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Dec 12, 2016 09:29pm
In india no one cares what he says.
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Dec 12, 2016 09:36pm
All politics is local. This statement is for local consumption. He knows that statements like this will make him popular at home. Who cares about reality when you can become popular by making stupid comments.
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Dec 12, 2016 09:44pm
What a hopeless man! He must concentrate to keep India a union - a single country.
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Dec 12, 2016 09:49pm
@biju.J me too..
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Dec 12, 2016 09:54pm
I don't know who these guys threatening?
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Dec 12, 2016 10:03pm
Rajnath just trying to divert Indian masses attention from currency issue and Kashmir issue to "Pakistan" again, it always works, that is how BJP came to power. Rajnath and entire world knows any attempt to attack a nuclear armed nation means disaster not only for both countries but to the rest of the world including USA since USA has billions of Dollars investments in India and obviously USA would not let India attack Pakistan. Same goes for China, China would not let India attack Pakistan since China has also invested billions of dollars in Pakistan, so all this Rajnath talk is just a stunt to divert Indian Poor masses.
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Dec 12, 2016 10:16pm
@Syed Shahzad Bukhari Agreed but you cannot talk to someone that doesn't know/understand the talks objective:
1. Cross Border terrorism
2. Stop and clean up areas/people that are hurting India and Afghanistan
3. Stop all your tie-ups that challenges India's security. This includes China's control over Aksai-chin
4. Trade - Status of MPA
5. Introspect and be good neighbor to work for the betterment of people across South Asia.
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Dec 12, 2016 10:16pm
This time Pakistan has a deterrence. Any adventure from Indian side will result in the termination of the Republic of India.
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Dec 13, 2016 01:01am
All talk but no balls to show for modi regime !!
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Dec 13, 2016 02:36am
Rajnath ji your statement stands true for your own country. 2016 is different than 1971. And please don't forget your old friend Soviet Union, a super power of its time broke into 13 pieces when reached on Pakistani borders thru Afghanistan. Please think twice for peace not war. Don't destroy regional peace to win few seats in elections by these slogans.
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Dec 13, 2016 04:24am
We need Musharraf
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Dec 13, 2016 04:39am
First request us to give back your spy kulbushan yadav then talk about terrorism.
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Dec 13, 2016 04:46am
@Who cares - so it's ok in your sane mind to allow some to suffer. It is not about land issues only but the people choice and sufferings. Do u see how many are killed by India?
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Dec 13, 2016 05:02am
@Nagi You mean complete annihilation of pakistan on TV in USA.
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Dec 13, 2016 07:51am
Stubborn & sinful thoughts of Indian minister can only increase the divide within India.
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Dec 13, 2016 09:42am
Indian and Bangladeshi leadership seems to be prisoners of 1971. They need to move on and save this region from turning into radioactive waste
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Dec 13, 2016 11:24am
Please accept the reality.
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Dec 13, 2016 01:42pm
Mr. RS should look at his own country first by examining the undercurrents of separations that exist in West-to- East and North-to-South!
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Dec 13, 2016 02:33pm
@Jigar USA Read it again I am talking about India. Its easier for you while you are living in USA to support such minister. And come out of 1971 mindset and if you are still living in past dare to attack Pakistan
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Dec 13, 2016 02:38pm
@venkob Its good to advice to others than acting upon it. India itself is mother of terrorism. Please ask your government to leave this obsession of acting like bully.
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Dec 13, 2016 02:41pm
@Bullpitaji 100 % agree Bro
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Dec 13, 2016 02:43pm
@Chodhary Hahaha ... That was slap on Rajnath Singh face
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Dec 13, 2016 03:05pm
@Sonny afridi "Why can't the LOC be made permanent? If LOC is made permanent" This proposal is acceptable if all the Kashmiris agreed upon, for which referendum must be arranged under the umbrella of UN as promised by India.
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Dec 13, 2016 03:40pm
Rajnath Singh Pakistan, Pakistan, Pakistan I wonder how many times Pakistan was used in your speech. Pakistan Fauj Zindbad! Pakistan Paindabad!
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Dec 13, 2016 03:47pm
Let him speak noone is listening, we hear many leaders say x y z, all from bjp, fact is they can only talk cheap
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Dec 13, 2016 03:51pm
One thing is very confusing about India and its 'jawans'. One needs to understand why the Indian Army is so incompetent to prevent the so-called cross border terrorist activities and yet they so competent, so much so, that it just takes an hour to find out who was behind those attacks. It is almost as if the Indian Army waits for the terrorists to commit an act of terror against them and then they tell every one that 'look, Pakistan is behind those attacks and therefore we will dismantle it in 10 pieces'.
Can someone please care to explain it?
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Dec 13, 2016 03:58pm
can they tell which countries do they plan to create? P.S if they keep on making these comments then they will only prove that they are actively involved in spreading separatism and terrorism in pakistan as well. By the way ppl in India and pakistan should become mature enough to realize the their country is also involved in spreading terrorism in other one. This is no bollywood movie where one party is hero and 100% good and other is a 100% bad villain
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Dec 13, 2016 04:04pm
Rajnat sigh ji pakistan exists on land and to repeat 1971 you have to have a grip on earthly matters not some NASA station...
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Dec 13, 2016 04:19pm
@Rajput . In your dreams maybe.
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Dec 13, 2016 04:36pm
Big mouth.
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Dec 13, 2016 05:10pm
Unfortunate statement from a senior politician who should be more inclined to promote harmony among neighbors.
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Dec 13, 2016 05:20pm
India! Enough talking, just do it and see Pakistan peoples reaction.
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Dec 13, 2016 07:12pm
War is not the solution. This is Wester countries agenda.
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Dec 13, 2016 08:01pm
Leadership on both side are doing good job of developing and nourishing hate among their fellow citizens,this is the legacy left by the British "divide and rule" and our founding fathers and leaders are cherishing this. both Indians and Pakistanis should understand that your enemy doesn't live across the border, had we stay united and respect each other and cherish our harmony. we would be now the happiest nation with health, wealth and love.
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Dec 13, 2016 08:30pm
Last time I checked it was India broken into 10 pieces. Where do you think Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal came from?
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Dec 13, 2016 08:51pm
INDIA IS LIVING IN FOOLS PARADISE
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Dec 13, 2016 09:15pm
Rhetoric and saber rattling is the hallmark of South Asian politics - any war scenario between both neighbors would be a MAD scenario (Mutually Assured Destruction) with no winner, and only a big (and bigger) loser.
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Dec 13, 2016 09:56pm
I am glad the minister has warned Pakistan of the dire consequences. Thanks, however, in this context, here is the response to you Mr. Minister Ji. If you could, you would have done it already. When you warn, it means you are incapable of really doing it. Indians may have a grandiose plan, but the proclamation of it indicates an inherent inferiority complex. Get life!
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Dec 13, 2016 10:33pm
Mughals and even British did more to unite India than Hindu kings. Hindus have always been divided by community, caste,ethnicity and language. In united India Muslims were the strongest single community and would have ruled India as in the past. Partition was not to their advantage.
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Dec 13, 2016 11:05pm
@Kamal Pasha. Compared to Man Mohan Singh they talk
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Dec 13, 2016 11:13pm
@joy Me too
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Dec 14, 2016 03:16am
Shows the true face of india...
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Dec 14, 2016 04:32am
We should remind him of 1947 and then he will come to his senses !!!
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Dec 14, 2016 04:47am
He is living in a fools paradise. Threatening a nuclear state
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Dec 14, 2016 07:39am
A country that openly acknowledges its role in 1971 is pointing fingers at Pakistan for interfering in india...what arrogance.
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Dec 14, 2016 08:14am
Majority of people both sides have love, respect and best wishes for each others. Because as fundamental human nature they want to raise and see their children and family members leading a peaceful life of security and prosperity. Nevertheless, there have always been a minority of chauvinist and radical forces whose policy of aggression, hate and hostility have caused great loss of human lives and irredeemable destruction to the peace of communities and the humanity at large. Those who understand the colossal damage and destruction caused by any war or of proxy wars in which always more than 95% innocent people suffer both sides, will not even talk or think of same.
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Dec 14, 2016 08:22am
Usual Month Firing
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Dec 14, 2016 09:51am
Mr. Nisar Ali is talking like a opposition party in India.
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Dec 14, 2016 10:21am
@Bullpitaji at least some wisdom. i have very good frieds acrros border , they also denounce such travistty . Elections are coming and modi is playing well for his party. this is very painful that for political gains use hate rehtorics. I hope wisdom and sanity will prevail.
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Dec 14, 2016 01:49pm
Yes, Rajnath, you are interior minister of the poorest country of the World, where 60% of your population defecate in the open, because they can't afford a toilet in their homes, 11million Indians still don't have access to electricity, one third of the poorest in the World are Indians. So, Rajnath, take of your World famous slums. And stop bragging.
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Dec 14, 2016 03:10pm
@MSmr you do not know history
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Dec 14, 2016 07:57pm
India needs to revisit and re-evaluate its statements, in order to avoid tensions brewing any further, since our army and nation have deep regard for their motherland. According to a global survey from WIN/Gallup International, Pakistan ranks significantly high in the ranking of countries where people are willing to fight for their country.
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Dec 15, 2016 08:53am
This guy looks like a pervert vendor on the streets who doesn't understand that there are no winners in a nuclear war...1971 was a mistake which Pakistan will not allow to be repeated.
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