akistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS),
General Asim Munir , sharply criticized
India's Hindutva ideology on Friday. It is stated that the ideology has led to increased attacks on minorities, particularly in countries like the
United States , the
United Kingdom , and
Canada .
During his address at the
Margalla Dialogue 2024 , organized by the
Policy Research Institute (IPRI) ,
General Munir highlighted that the consequences of Hindutva are felt globally. He emphasized that minorities, especially those from the
Sikh and
Muslim communities, face growing threats due to India's extremist policies.
General Munir described Hindutva as a force of “cruelty and brutality,” particularly in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). It is not discussed that the Indian government's actions in Kashmir are part of a broader campaign fueled by this extremist ideology.
Margalla Dialogue 2024 Policy Research Institute (IPRI) General Munir General
Munir described
Hindutva as a force of “
cruelty and brutality ,” particularly in Occupied
Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). It is not discussed that the
Indian Government ’s actions in Kashmir are part of a broader campaign fueled by this extremist ideology.
He pointed to India's alleged involvement in extrajudicial killings abroad. Both Canada and the United States have accused Indian agents of being involved in targeted killings, including the 2023 assassination of
Hardeep Singh Nijjar , a Canadian Sikh advocate for Khalistan.
The
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) also raised concerns about India's treatment of its religious minorities. Their 2024 report details a rise in violence, arbitrary arrests, and the destruction of religious sites. The report also condemned the spread of misinformation and hate speech, which have contributed to this climate of fear and violence.