Sindh Assembly condemns Indian Defence minister's remarks, passes resolution against Indian aggression on Indus River

KARACHI : Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah delivered a strong speech while addressing the assembly on a resolution condemning statements made by the Indian Defence Minister, emphasising the historical and cultural significance of Sindh and demanding that the Federal Government raise the issue at the international level.

The Sindh Assembly unanimously passed a resolution condemning the statements made by the Indian Defence Minister and his country's aggressive actions, particularly concerning the Indus River.

The Chief Minister stated, "The impression given by the Defence Minister of India is deplorable." He highlighted Sindh's ancient history, noting its existence even before the Common Era. "The resolution that was presented narrates the entire history," he said, adding, "In the ancient maps of Sindh, Multan and Makran were included."

The CM underscored the contributions of Sindhi leaders to the nation's founding. "The Muslim League Sindh Chapter presented the Pakistan Resolution," he affirmed. "All of us who created Pakistan are sitting here. Pakistan was formed due to the sacrifices of our elders."

Murad Shah labelled the long-serving Indian Minister as panicked. "He is suffering from a state of perplexity. India's panic began after [a specified event]. “Indian Defence Minister was born in Uttar Pradesh. He has never drunk the water of the Indus (Sindhu), and that is why his mind is corrupted."

The Chief Minister accused India of attempting to weaponise the river. "They want to use the river as a weapon."

Demand for International Action: The CM urged the Federal Government to take immediate action, stating, "We demand from the Federation through this resolution that the Government of Pakistan raise this matter before the world." He added, "The Government of Pakistan should send this resolution to the world and tell them that India wants to occupy the Sindh River."

Reaffirming the province's loyalty, he declared, "Sindh is a part of Pakistan and will always remain so, and its boundaries can not be changed."

Chief Minister Murad Shah stressed that the international community must be informed of India's aggressive actions and statements. Following his remarks, the resolution against the Indian Defence Minister's statement was unanimously approved by the Sindh Assembly.