SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Srinagar Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday reacted to Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach over the ongoing West Asia tensions, saying India’s position in regional and global affairs has been affected by the policies of the present government.
In a post on X, Mehdi said that such statements in the past would have been expected from the Indian Prime Minister in situations involving the region.
“Not too long ago, these statements would most likely come from the Indian Prime Minister in this kind of situation involving the region. But, unfortunately, BJP’s Muslim hate policy has not only damaged our domestic political and social fabric, it has damaged India’s position and policies in the regional and global political sphere as well,” he said.
However, he said Pakistan’s efforts to push for a ceasefire in the conflict were appreciable.
“Having said that, Pakistan’s efforts to negotiate a ceasefire in a conflict which could potentially escalate into a catastrophe for the region and the world is appreciated,” Mehdi added.
His remarks came in response to a statement by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who said he had held a conversation with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding efforts to promote peace in the region.
Sharif said Iran had agreed to participate in proposed talks in Islamabad aimed at restoring stability, and reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to working with regional partners for peace. — (KIMS)