Pakistan’s military has warned that India’s state institutions, including its armed forces, are increasingly being influenced by extremist political ideologies rooted in Hindutva nationalism. In an interview with a German news outlet, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, highlighted the urgent need for international intervention, particularly by the United States, to address the root causes of the longstanding conflict between Pakistan and India. Referring to the recent May conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, Lt Gen Chaudhry noted that while there may currently be a ceasefire in place, the underlying conflicts remain unresolved. “On May 10, actually the fire ceased — it’s the cease of fire that happened, [but] the conflict endures.” “Whether it’s the Kashmir issue, whether its the state-sponsored terrorism of India. Whether it is the rising extremism of Hindutva mentality, or rationality that has gripped India,” Lt Gen Chaudhry said. Stating Pakistan’s position on the matter, he said, “Pakistan believes that the issues need [a] resolution,” calling for international actors to intervene. “Especially players like the USA, they must intervene,” he said. “[….] It is important for the international community […] through its mediation, the Indians are made to realise that … Continue reading Pakistan military warns of rising Hindutva extremism in Indian state institutions