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'Pakistan Was Bharat': Bhagwat's Nuanced Pakistan Policy At Gen-Z Event
A leader in India named Mohan Bhagwat spoke at an event for young people.
He made a surprising statement: "Pakistan was Bharat."
Bharat is another name for India, and he meant that the land now called Pakistan was once part of India.
He also talked about how India should deal with Pakistan.
He said that people should keep talking to the people of Pakistan.
He made clear his remarks were about the people of Pakistan, not necessarily the Pakistani government.
He said many people in Pakistan think the big split between the countries was a mistake.
He added that people on both sides share cultural and historical ties.
His comments match things he has said before.
In June, he defended another leader who also wanted to keep the conversation open with Pakistan.
Mohan Bhagwat said 'Pakistan Was Bharat' at a Gen-Z event.
His remarks align with positions he has articulated in recent months.
In June, he defended RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's comments on keeping channels of dialogue open.
Bhagwat clarified that such remarks refer to the people of Pakistan, not necessarily the Pakistani state.
He said many people in Pakistan believe Partition was a mistake and continue to share cultural and historical ties with India.
- Who
- Mohan Bhagwat, speaking at a Gen-Z event
- What
- He stated 'Pakistan Was Bharat' and outlined a nuanced approach to Pakistan, saying dialogue refers to the people of Pakistan rather than necessarily the Pakistani state
- Where
- Not specified in the article
- When
- Date of the Gen-Z event not specified; related remarks were made in June
- Why
- To clarify that keeping channels of dialogue open refers to the people of Pakistan, who he said believe Partition was a mistake and share cultural and historical ties with India
Key facts
- Speaker
- Mohan Bhagwat
- Event
- Gen-Z event
- Key statement
- "Pakistan Was Bharat"
- Earlier remarks
- June, defending Dattatreya Hosabale on keeping channels of dialogue open
- Clarification
- Remarks refer to the people of Pakistan, not necessarily the Pakistani state
- Additional context
- Many in Pakistan believe Partition was a mistake; cultural and historical ties with India continue
- Others mentioned
- RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale
Sources
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