A controversial statement by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, suggesting that Sindh could potentially become part of India again, has ignited a diplomatic spat. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has vehemently rejected these remarks, labeling them as ‘delusional’ and a blatant attempt to challenge established territorial realities. Singh, speaking to a Sindhi gathering, articulated that while Sindh is currently within Pakistan’s borders, its cultural and civilizational ties to India remain strong and could, in his view, lead to future geopolitical shifts. He evoked the historical pain of the 1947 Partition and the deep spiritual connection many Sindhi Hindus, and even some Muslims, hold with the Indus River. Singh’s assertion that ‘borders can change’ has been characterized by Pakistan as a violation of international law and an affront to national sovereignty. Islamabad has urged Indian officials to desist from such inflammatory rhetoric and to concentrate on addressing internal human rights concerns.
