India’s Rajnath Singh: ‘Sindh May Return to India,’ Pakistan Responds

Tensions have flared between India and Pakistan following remarks by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the Pakistani province of Sindh. Singh stated that while Sindh is currently part of Pakistan, ‘borders can change,’ and expressed a hope that ‘tomorrow Sindh may return to India.’ Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry swiftly condemned these comments as ‘delusional,’ ‘expansionist,’ and contrary to international legal norms. Singh’s remarks, made at a Sindhi community event, underscored the enduring civilizational bonds with the region and highlighted the historical significance of the Indus River. He drew parallels to the partition of 1947 and the emotional attachment many Sindhis have to their ancestral land. Pakistan has urged Indian leaders to refrain from provocative statements that threaten regional peace and stability, suggesting they should instead focus on the welfare of minority communities within India. The exchange underscores the complex and often fraught relationship between the two South Asian nations.