UK MPs to hold debate on Kashmir today; India furious

September 11, 2014 09:27

As British MPs' plan to hold a debate on the "political and humanitarian situation in Kashmir", the Indian government has expressed its anger.

India has construed the move as an attempt to criticise India's role in Kashmir, even put a question mark on its sovereignty over the region.

Ironically, the debate is scheduled when Jammu and Kashmir is reeling under the worst floods in its experience for over 100 years, reported Raymedia.

Government as well as opposition spokesmen will participate in the debate, which was sought by David Ward, a Liberal Democrat MP.

Ward represents Bradford East in the House of Commons.

Notably, Bradford city has the biggest Pakistani-origin population in Britain.

In the past, such constituents have been known to pressurise their MPs to censure India on Kashmir.

The debate will not occur in the main chamber of the House of Commons, but in a committee room in Britain's Houses of Parliament. At the same time, its contents will be officially recorded.

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