Why Congress is backing PM Modi's bold strategy in Balochistan

August 16, 2016 09:14

The Congress gave its thumbs up to the idea of India raising rights violations in Balochistan in response to Pakistan's Kashmir rant, bringing about a political convergence that may decisively shift the national policy on the recalcitrant neighbour.

After PM Narendra Modi made a strong reference to Balochistan in his Independence Day speech, former foreign minister Salman Khurshid made a distinction between POK and Balochistan. He said Balochistan was Pakistan's internal matter, even warning that raising the restive province in public would weaken India's claim on POK. Read more

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