Pakistan’s Foreign Office has strongly condemned Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks made during a Gujarat rally, describing them as a “reckless provocation” that threatens stability in the region. The statement criticized Modi’s rhetoric for lacking the sobriety expected of a nuclear-armed leader and warned that such inflammatory language sets a dangerous precedent amid already volatile tensions.
Modi’s comments came in the wake of heightened military confrontations between India and Pakistan, triggered by accusations against Islamabad over a deadly attack in Indian-administered Kashmir and subsequent Indian airstrikes on Pakistani territory. The Foreign Office highlighted that Modi’s call for Pakistani youth to choose “peace or bullet” fuels hatred and distracts from ongoing human rights concerns in Kashmir.
The Pakistani government emphasized that Modi’s remarks violate fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter, which require peaceful resolution of disputes and respect for sovereignty. The statement further pointed to rising extremism and intolerance within India as deeper causes of regional instability.
Reiterating Pakistan’s commitment to peace based on mutual respect and equality, the Foreign Office warned that any threat to its security or territory would be met with firm response under international law. Pakistan urged the global community to seriously address India’s escalating hostile rhetoric that undermines prospects for lasting peace in South Asia.