'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.