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BJP Leader Says India Would Back Pakistan If US-Pakistan War Erupts, Sparks Outcry
✍️ NDTV
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 10:31 AM
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A senior BJP leader sparked controversy after stating that India would side with Pakistan if a war broke out between the United States and Pakistan, prompting criticism from opposition parties and defence analysts.
During a recent interview with NDTV, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party asserted that India would stand with Pakistan should a conflict erupt between the United States and Pakistan. The remark, made without providing any strategic context, immediately drew attention on social media and in parliamentary circles.
Opposition parties condemned the statement as reckless, warning that it could jeopardise India's long‑standing non‑aligned stance and strain ties with Washington. Defence analysts also voiced concern, noting that such a position contradicts official defence policy and could complicate regional security dynamics.
The Ministry of External Affairs has not issued an official response yet, but sources indicate that senior officials are reviewing the comments to assess any diplomatic fallout. The episode underscores the sensitivity of Indo‑US‑Pakistan relations, especially amid heightened geopolitical tensions in South Asia.
Opposition parties condemned the statement as reckless, warning that it could jeopardise India's long‑standing non‑aligned stance and strain ties with Washington. Defence analysts also voiced concern, noting that such a position contradicts official defence policy and could complicate regional security dynamics.
The Ministry of External Affairs has not issued an official response yet, but sources indicate that senior officials are reviewing the comments to assess any diplomatic fallout. The episode underscores the sensitivity of Indo‑US‑Pakistan relations, especially amid heightened geopolitical tensions in South Asia.