Pakistan’s Sindh province may soon be under India’s control; borders will change: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: A statement by India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has made waves in political circles, with Pakistan expressing concern over his remarks regarding the region of Sindh.

Speaking at an event, Singh remarked that while Sindh is currently not part of India, the borders could change in the future and the region might one day return to India. His comments have gone viral, sparking both intrigue and alarm.

Sindh, which became part of Pakistan after the 1947 partition, holds significant emotional and cultural ties for many in India, particularly for Sindhi Hindus who were displaced following the partition. Rajnath Singh, in his speech, referred to the legacy of leaders like L.K. Advani, who, despite the division, never accepted the separation of Sindh from India. “Lal Krishna Advani, in his book, wrote that Sindhi Hindus, especially his generation, never accepted the separation of Sindh from India,” Singh said.

Singh’s comments also touched upon the cultural and spiritual connection that many Indians, especially Sindhi Hindus, continue to feel towards Sindh. “In Sindh, as well as throughout India, Hindus consider the Sindhu (Indus) River sacred.

Many Muslims in Sindh believed that the water of the Sindh River was no less sacred than the Zamzam water in Mecca. This is a reference from Advani ji’s writings,” Singh added, emphasizing the deep-rooted ties between India and the region.

In a powerful declaration, Singh stated, “Today, Sindh may not be part of India, but from a civilizational point of view, it has always been a part of India. Geographically too, borders can change. Who knows, maybe tomorrow Sindh could return to India. Our Sindhi people, who consider the Sindhu river sacred, will always be our people, wherever they are.”

These remarks have caused a stir in Pakistan, with officials raising concerns over Singh’s comments, which seem to challenge the territorial integrity of Pakistan. His comments also tie into the larger debate surrounding the regions of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the potential for India to reclaim lost territories.

Singh’s comments on Sindh echo his earlier statements about PoK. During a dialogue with the Indian community in Morocco on September 22, Singh expressed India’s confidence in reclaiming PoK, highlighting that the people there have started demanding independence from the Pakistani occupiers. “PoK will be ours. You must have heard the demands being made in PoK. There are proclamations being made. We are confident that PoK will eventually be part of India,” Singh remarked, reaffirming India’s long-standing claim over the region.

Singh’s comments come amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with India’s military operations along the borders and in regions like PoK drawing attention. The strategic importance of Sindh, especially considering its proximity to key rivers like the Indus, only adds to the geopolitical significance of Singh’s remarks.

Pakistan’s leadership, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is likely to take these statements seriously, as any talk of revisiting historical territorial claims in such an overt manner could strain relations further. India’s government, on the other hand, continues to assert its right to reclaim territories, with PoK at the top of its agenda, a sentiment voiced multiple times by top political leaders.

Singh’s comments add fuel to the fire in the ongoing debate over territorial integrity and the future of the regions divided after the partition of India in 1947. As tensions escalate, both nations are on edge, with India making clear its stance on reclaiming lost regions through diplomatic or, potentially, military means.

India’s Operation Sindhoor, aimed at addressing terrorism and Pakistan-backed militancy in PoK, has also generated discussions about the feasibility of reclaiming these areas. Some experts believe that India could take stronger action to secure areas that it views as rightfully part of its territory. This recent statement by Singh may be viewed in the context of these broader geopolitical strategies.

As this narrative unfolds, both domestic and international observers will be keenly watching the reactions from Pakistan and the global community, as India’s statements appear to challenge established geopolitical boundaries.

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