India Condemns Pakistan Army Chief’s Nuclear Threats as “Reckless War-Mongering”
India has strongly denounced recent inflammatory statements by Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, characterizing his nuclear threats as dangerous rhetoric designed to mask Pakistan’s internal governance failures.
Key Points
- India warns Pakistan against any military misadventure following recent threats
- Pakistani Army chief reportedly made nuclear warnings during US visit
- New Delhi accuses Islamabad of using anti-India sentiment to distract from domestic issues
India’s Firm Response
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal condemned what he described as a “continuing pattern of reckless, war-mongering and hateful comments” from Pakistani leadership on Thursday.
“This represents a well-established approach of whipping up anti-India sentiment repeatedly to conceal their own shortcomings,” Jaiswal stated during a press briefing.
The MEA spokesperson issued a stern warning that “any misadventure will result in painful consequences, as has been recently demonstrated.” This reference appears to relate to the military tensions in May when India launched retaliatory strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following drone and missile attacks.
Nuclear Rhetoric Sparks Concern
The diplomatic clash stems from statements reportedly made by General Munir during his recent visit to the United States, where he allegedly warned that Pakistan would “take half the world down” if confronted with an existential threat from India.
India has characterized these comments as “nuclear sabre-rattling,” describing them as “highly irresponsible” and a danger to both regional and global stability.
Particularly concerning to New Delhi is that such threats originate from a military establishment it claims maintains “hand-in-glove” relationships with terrorist organizations, raising serious questions about Pakistan’s nuclear security protocols.
India also criticized the Pakistani military chief for making such provocative statements while on the territory of a friendly third nation.
Alleged Industrial Threats
According to reports, General Munir also made specific threats during a private US event, allegedly targeting prominent Indian industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s Jamnagar refinery complex, though these claims have not been independently verified.
Pakistan’s Defense
Pakistan’s foreign ministry has rejected India’s accusations, maintaining that the country’s nuclear policy operates under complete civilian oversight and that Islamabad has “consistently demonstrated discipline and restraint” in strategic matters.
Pakistani officials warned that any Indian “aggression” would be met with an “immediate and proportionate response,” while defending General Munir’s statements as legitimate expressions of the country’s defense posture.
Ongoing Security Commitments
Despite the escalating war of words, India has reiterated its commitment to taking all necessary measures to protect its national security interests, emphasizing that the country remains prepared to respond decisively to any threats or provocations.
The exchange represents the latest deterioration in India-Pakistan relations, with both nuclear-armed neighbors continuing to engage in heated rhetoric amid persistent tensions over territorial disputes and cross-border terrorism concerns.
This story continues to develop as both nations maintain their diplomatic positions amid rising regional tensions.
