Pakistan has denounced Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s remarks of “avenging history” and creating a strong India.On Saturday last, India’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval had called for “avenging” history and creating a strong India in every aspect. Speaking in New Delhi, Doval sketched out a historical map of India, recalling the contributions made by the people and the nature of Indian civilisation.

“You all are lucky that you were born in an independent India. The free India we see today was not like always like that. Our ancestors fought for independence for generations; they went through so many trials and tribulations. People like Bhagat Singh were hanged, Subhash Chandra Bose struggled all his life and Mahatma Gandhi had to do satyagraha for us to gain independence and countless people had to give their lives,” he said.

Responding to media queries regarding the Indian National Security Advisor’s remarks on "avenging history", Spokesperson of the Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tahir Hussain Andrabi issued a statement in Islamabad on Wednesday.Andrabi said "We have seen the reports on remarks made by the National Security Advisor of India. Such rhetoric is hardly surprising coming from camouflaged hate-mongers, for whom imagined historical vendettas are a substitute for responsible statecraft."

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)