‘Delusional:’ Pakistan reacts to Indian defence minister’s remarks on taking over Sindh

Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) on Sunday condemned remarks made by India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in which he suggested that the Pakistani province of Sindh could someday “re-join” India and that borders “can change.”

In its statement, the FO described Singh’s comments as “delusional” and “dangerously revisionist,” alleging they reflect an “expansionist Hindutva mindset.” It said the remarks challenge “established realities,” violate “the already recognised borders and the sovereignty of states,” and constitute clear breaches of international law.

The FO further urged Singh and other Indian leaders to refrain from provocative statements that could threaten regional peace and stability.

It suggested that India would be better served by focusing on the security of its own citizens, especially vulnerable minority communities, and by holding accountable those responsible for inciting or committing violence rooted in “religious prejudice and historical distortions.”

Responding to Singh’s comments, Pakistan’s statement also highlighted what it termed longstanding grievances in India’s north-east, where communities “continue to face marginalisation, identity-based oppression, and cycles of state-enabled violence.”

The FO emphasized Islamabad’s commitment to peaceful dispute resolution based on justice, equity, and international legal norms, and reaffirmed its determination to safeguard national security, independence, and sovereignty.

Singh, speaking at an event hosted by the Sindhi community, said that “borders can change” and that “someday, Sindh may rejoin India.” He referenced remarks by senior BJP leader L.K. Advani and spoke of the civilisational ties Hindus in India and Muslims in Sindh share with the Indus River (Sindhu).

The Indian side is yet to issue an official reply to Islamabad’s remarks. Meanwhile, tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours continue to simmer, with both sides emphasising sovereignty and national security in their public rhetoric.