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DNA World Tour: Backstreet Boys flung their underwear at the audience in their Mumbai concert, video goes viral

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DNA World Tour: Backstreet Boys flung their underwear at the audience in their Mumbai concert, video goes viral

Popular American boy band Backstreet Boys, consisting of Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, and Kevin Richardson, performed a successful concert in Mumbai that marked the beginning of their DNA World Tour and then went on to entertain their fans in Gurugram, Haryana.

However, the Mumbai concert video, which depicts AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys throwing their underwear into the audience, has gained significant online circulation. While Backstreet Boys performed in India after a gap of 13 years, their fans, enthralled by their performance, called it their “chaddi (underwear) throwing session” after they were seen tossing their undergarments at the audience.

They took the stage at Airia Mall on Friday night. A few videos from the concert, have surfaced on social media which show that the entire ground was filled with cheers for the band.

Backstreet Boys sang a number of their famous songs, beginning with “You’re The One For Me,” then moving on to “Don’t Want You Back” and “Shape of My Heart,” among others. The audience cheered the loudest when the band started singing “You’re The One For Me”, according to the footage from the concert that has been shared online.

During the band’s rendition of “Quit Playing Games,” the audience also joined in on the singing.

Kevin Richardson, the singer, broke down in tears at one point and stated, “It’s an honour to be with you tonight,” with folded hands.

Backstreet Boys performed in Mumbai’s Jio World Garden on Thursday, marking their second visit to India after a hiatus of 13 years. They kicked off the concert with ‘I Wanna Be With You” and went on to perform hits, including “Backstreet’s Back,” “I Want It That Way,” “The Call,” “Get Down,” “Incomplete,” “As Long As You Love Me,” “Drowning,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” and “Larger Than Life.”

Bollywood was also in attendance at the concert. Actors Shraddha Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Meezaan Jafri, Ram Pothineni, singers Benny Dayal, Dhvani Bhanushali, Prakriti Kakar, and Sukriti Kakar, as well as the politician Zeeshan Siddique and Varun Dhawan’s wife Natasha Dalal among others, were spotted there.

As per reports, AJ McLean and Kevin Richardson threw their underwear into the crowd as a means of retaliation for the knickers that fans had been throwing at them while they were performing.

“It is not the weather that is making it hot, it is because of all of you. We had no idea we had so many BSB fans here, but we now see it and we love it. It’s our second time in India and we were waiting for a very long time to come to Mumbai,” Nick Carter mentioned in the middle of the over two hours spectacle.

Manipur violence: Four shot dead in Churachandpur after locals try to stop evacuation of people, total death toll reaches 54

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Manipur violence: Four shot dead in Churachandpur after locals try to stop evacuation of people, total death toll reaches 54

Amidst tensions in Manipur amid protests by Christian tribal groups opposing the demand for ST status by Hindu Meitei people, four people were killed in Churachandpur while security personnel were evacuating Meiteis from the area. The incident happened when people who were opposing the evacuation blocked the road. The security forces were trying to move out the Meiteis living in a shelter to a place outside Churachandpur.

However, the locals stopped them by barricading roads. They also formed a human chain, putting women in the front. But this led to a confrontation and violence between the locals the security forces. When the situation escalated, the security forces opened fire. Four persons were killed and one was injured in the incident.

As per an Indian Express report a local said that the people opposed to the evacuation of Meiteis gathered near Tidim road, and they had put women at the front of the barricade assuming that the security personnel will not fire at them, however, the security personnel opened fire, leaving four people dead.

According to an Assam Rifles official in Imphal, a gathering of “80-200” persons took place, and four people were killed in the firing. “Evacuation of people from different parts of the state is constantly going on,” he added, noting that road blockades remain widespread in several parts of the state.

Meanwhile, the IRS (Indian Revenue Service) Association said that a tax assistant named Letminthang Haokip had been killed in Imphal. Reportedly he was dragged out of his house and then killed by miscreants. The association condemned the killing of the Haokip and said that “no cause or ideology can justify the killing of an innocent public servant on duty.”

“IRS Association strongly condemns the dastardly act of violence resulting in the death of Sh. Letminthang Haokip, Tax Assistant in Imphal. No cause or ideology can justify the killing of an innocent public servant on duty. Our thoughts are with his family in this difficult hour,” the IRS Association tweeted.

According to officials, the death toll in Manipur violence has reached 54. Scores of people have died and over a hundred injured in clashes between the two communities, and the unofficial figure of casualties is much higher.

16 bodies were kept in the morgue of the Churachandpur district hospital while 15 bodies were in Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences in Imphal East district, according to the officials. 23 deaths were reported by The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences at Lamphel in Imphal West district. Several people with bullet injuries are being treated in the hospitals.

Apart from this, five hille-based tribal militants were killed and 2 India Reserve Battalion jawans were injured in two separate encounters in Churachandpur district on Friday night, police said. Militants opened fire at security forces at Torbung in Churachandpur, forcing them to return the fire. In the exchange of fire, one militant was killed and two IRB jawans were injured, the police said.

At the same time, a total of 13,000 people were rescued and shifted to safe shelters, including army camps. Most of them are Meitei people evacuated from Tribal majority areas which saw large-scale violence. The Indian Army has said that it has brought Churachandpur, Moreh, Kakching and Kangpokpi districts under its “firm control”.

“Total of approximately 13,000 civilians have been rescued and are currently staying in various ad-hoc boarding facilities specifically created for the purpose within Company Operating Bases & Military Garrisons,” a defence official said.

Nearly 10,000 soldiers from the Army and the Assam Rifles have been deployed in the state since the violence broke out on Wednesday. Around 1,000 more central paramilitary personnel with anti-riot vehicles reached Manipur on Friday.

The violence started at Torbung in Churachandpur district during the ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ organised by the All Tribal Student Union Manipur (ATSUM) on Wednesday to protest the demand of Meiteis for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The protest was organised by the Naga and Kuki tribals after Manipur High Court directed the state govt to submit a recommendation to the central govt to include the Meiteis in the ST list.

It is alleged that during the march, an armed mob attacked the Metei people in the area, which led to retaliatory attacks in the Meitei majority Imphal valley districts. Soon the situation escalated and the violence spread to several districts, both in the tribal-dominated hills and the Meitei-dominated valley.

However, Tribals were also protesting against the eviction of people from forest areas and a proposed survey of protected forest land by the state govt. The first instance of violence erupted in the Churachandpur district on April 27 when a crowd organized by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) set a recently built gym/sports complex on fire a day before Chief Minister N Biren Singh was supposed to inaugurate it.

The tribal groups were protesting against the proposed survey of reserved and protected forests and wetlands by the state administration and the demolition of three unauthorized churches. The Meitei groups allege that illegal Kukis from Myanmar are settling in forest land in the state, and the local Kukis are supporting them.

The Kerala Story declared tax-free in Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the movie exposes the horrific face of love jihad

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The Kerala Story declared tax-free in Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan says the movie exposes the horrific face of love jihad

The Kerala Story, starring Adah Sharma in the lead role and written and directed by Sudipto Sen, was released in cinemas on May 5 amidst multiple controversies.

In the latest news, the movie has been declared tax-free in Madhya Pradesh by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan who emphasised that everyone should watch it because it exposes the conspiracy of love jihad, conversion and terrorism.

“The film The Kerala Story exposes the conspiracy of love jihad, conversion and terrorism and brings out its ugly face. This film tells how the daughters who get entangled in the web of love jihad due to sentimentality are destroyed. This film also exposes the design of terrorism and makes us aware of terror activities,” stated the BJP stalwart.

“In Madhya Pradesh, we have already enacted a law against religious conversion. Everyone should watch this film, parents should also watch it, children should also watch it, daughters should also watch it and therefore Madhya Pradesh government is making this film tax-free,” he added.

Earlier, the CM was urged by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hindu organisations to exclude The Kerala Story from taxation in the aforementioned state.

The multilingual project, featuring Adah Sharma and written and directed by Sudipto Sen, has garnered a lot of attention since the makers released its trailer. Liberals and the opposition particularly the Left and the Congress have labelled it as a propaganda piece and demanded a ban on its screening.

Despite all the objections, it has already raked in between Rs 7.50-8 crore on the first day making it the fifth-highest opening for a Hindi film in 2023.

The movie’s story revolves around Shalini Unnikrishnan, played by Adah Sharma, an innocent Hindu woman from Kerala, who is brainwashed by her Muslim friends and gets converted to Islam and marries a Muslim. She later travels to ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) also known as IS (Islamic State) controlled area with her spouse.

Charles III set to be crowned King of the UK in the presence of more than 2000 guests at Westminster Abbey in London

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Charles III set to be crowned King of the UK in the presence of more than 2000 guests at Westminster Abbey in London

On 6th May 2023, Charles III will be crowned as the new King of the United Kingdom. He ascends to the throne following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8th, 2022, after a reign of more than 69 years. The territories held by the British monarchy include the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Jamaica among several other countries and territories worldwide. King Charles III will rule over these territories as the new monarch.

King Charles, born on November 14, 1948, is the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. As the United Kingdom makes final preparations for the coronation ceremony, the world’s attention is drawn to the royal family, which has recently undergone significant changes. The changes include the decision of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step down as senior royals, as well as the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who was the country’s longest-reigning monarch.

King Charles III is married to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, his second wife, who will be by his side throughout his reign. He also has two sons, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry.

The coronation ceremony is a time-honoured tradition steeped in history, and it will be attended by over 2000 guests, including heads of state, dignitaries, and members of the Royal family. The ceremony, scheduled to take place at Westminster Abbey, includes a series of rituals and procedures that date back to the Middle Ages. On this historic occasion, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar and his wife, Dr. Sudeep Dhankhar, are representing India and will be seated alongside other Heads of State from the Commonwealth.

The coronation will begin with a procession from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey. The King and Queen will make their way to the Abbey from Buckingham Palace, accompanied by military personnel on foot and on horseback, after a regal procession riding in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown. Thousands of well-wishers are expected to line the streets of central London, waving flags, while some groups of protesters, who campaign for the abolition of the monarchy and have organised #NotMyKing protests at Trafalgar Square, are also expected to be present.

Upon arrival at the Abbey, the King will be greeted by a congregation of approximately 2,200 individuals, including heads of state and government, royalty from around the world, as well as local community leaders.

The palace said, “The crowning of the Sovereign is an ancient ceremony, rich in religious significance, history, and pageantry. The service is deeply sacred and traditional while reflecting the monarch’s role today and looking towards the future.”

The religious ceremony will comprise five essential stages: Recognition, Oath, Anointing, Investiture and Crowning, and Enthronement and Homage. At the end of the Coronation Service, the monarch will exchange the Imperial State Crown, also known as the Crown of State, for St Edward’s Crown. The Imperial State Crown is also used for ceremonial purposes, including the State Opening of Parliament, according to the palace.

During the coronation ceremony, Queen Camilla will wear Queen Mary’s crown, which was initially designed for the coronation of June 1911 and featured three large diamonds, including the controversial Kohinoor. However, the latter was later replaced with crystal replicas. The current version of the crown, designed for 75-year-old Camilla, does not include the Kohinoor and features a silver frame lined with gold, set with 2,200 diamonds, mainly brilliant-cut, with some rose-cut.

King Charles and Queen will then be anointed with holy oil. While the anointment of the Queen will take place in full public view with holy oil, Charles will undergo the same process behind a screen featuring a central design of a tree with 56 leaves, each representing the Commonwealth of Nations, including a leaf dedicated to India. As part of the religious ceremony, the holy Chrism oil, which was consecrated at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, will be symbolically touched on the monarch’s head, chest, and hands.

The Archbishop of Canterbury will then place the crown on his head, officially proclaiming him as the King of the United Kingdom. King Charles III will then take an oath to uphold the laws of the country and protect the Church of England. Following the coronation, King Charles III may give a speech from the balcony of Buckingham Palace, where he may address the gathered crowds and the nation as a whole. The coronation of King Charles III marks the beginning of a new era for the Royal family and the country.

Other Indians to attend the coronation program

Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor will share the stage with stars like Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, and Tom Cruise at King Charles’ Coronation Concert. She has been invited to give an exclusive spoken word piece at King Charles’ Coronation Concert, introducing Steve Winwood and special Commonwealth virtual song singers at Windsor Castle, United Kingdom.

Two dabbawalas from Mumbai will also represent their fraternity at the coronation ceremony. They bought a Puneri turban and a shawl made by the Warkari community to gift to the king on this special occasion. Charles had met Mumbai’s famous lunch box delivery men during his visit to India in 2003.

Pune-born 37-year-old architect Saurabh Phadke, 37, has also been invited to the ceremony. He graduated from the Charles Foundation’s Building Craft Program and the Prince Foundation School of Traditional Arts. Apart from this, 33-year-old Gulsha, who was awarded the Prince’s Trust Global Award, is also on the list. Also, Jay Patel from Canada has also been invited.

‘Pakistan’s credibility is depleting faster than its forex reserves’: EAM S Jaishankar takes a brutal dig at Pak FM Bhutto in Goa

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‘Pakistan’s credibility is depleting faster than its forex reserves’: EAM S Jaishankar takes a brutal dig at Pak FM Bhutto in Goa

External Affairs S Jaishankar on Friday took a dig at Pakistan’s economic condition amid its depleting forex reserves.

Slamming Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s comments on terrorism, he said, “Pakistan’s credibility is depleting faster than even its Forex reserves,” at a media briefing by the Presidency after SCO Council of Foreign Ministers.


“They (Pakistan) are committing acts of terrorism. I don’t want to jump the gun on what happened today, but we all feel equally outraged. On this matter, the terrorism matter, I would say that Pakistan’s credibility is depleting faster than even its Forex reserves,” Jaishankar said.

Adding further, EAM said Pakistan has nothing to do with G20 and Srinagar.

“I said they (Pakistan) have nothing to do with G20. I will also say that they have nothing to do with Srinagar. There is only one issue to discuss on Kashmir which is when does Pakistan vacate its illegal occupation of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir,” the EAM added.

On a question on abrogation of Article 370, EAM Dr S Jaishankar phrased, “…wake up and smell the coffee. 370 is history. The sooner people realise it, the better it is.”

Over the visit of Pakistan Foreign Minister Bhutto to Goa for the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers in Goa, EAM slammed his neighbouring counterpart, saying, “He came here as the Foreign Minister of an SCO Member State. That is part of multilateral diplomacy. Don’t see it as anything more than that. I think that nothing from what he said or what I heard he said deserves for this to be treated more than that.”

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

Two stalkers on a two-wheeler chase KKR captain Nitish Rana’s wife Saachi Marwah’s car in Delhi, hit her vehicle

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Two stalkers on a two-wheeler chase KKR captain Nitish Rana’s wife Saachi Marwah’s car in Delhi, hit her vehicle

Saachi Marwah, the wife of Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana, was recently in Delhi when two youths began following her car and hitting it for no reason at all. She was horrified by the incident and turned to Instagram to share it with her followers.

Two miscreants on a two-wheeler began to chase Marwah and damaged her vehicle while Marwah was inside the car. According to her Instagram Stories, Saachi Marwah sought to report the incident to the Delhi Police, but the officials were unhelpful. When she tried to file a complaint, she was advised by the police that she should let the matter go since she had “reached home safely.”

The police also instructed Marwah, who was on call at the time, to write down the vehicle numbers of the miscreants in case such an incident happened again.

“Just a casual day in Delhi, on my way back home from work! These guys randomly started hitting my car! Just no reason, stalked and chased and the police told me on the phone when I complained, ‘So now that you’ve reached home safe, let it go! Next time, number note kar lena’ (note the number next time), aye aye captain, next time, I’ll take their phone numbers also!” Saachi Marwah wrote on her Instagram story.

Nitish Rana, Saachi Marwah’s husband, is the current captain of the two-time IPL champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. So far this season, Rana has been one of his team’s finest players, scoring 275 runs in 10 matches.

‘Modi got soldiers killed in Pulwama to seek votes in their names’: Congress leader Dr Udit Raj; calls Patna HC judges casteist

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‘Modi got soldiers killed in Pulwama to seek votes in their names’: Congress leader Dr Udit Raj; calls Patna HC judges casteist

Udit Raj, the Congress leader, has once again made controversial statements, this time regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the judiciary. Raj, known for having loose control over his tongue and making controversial statements, claimed that PM Modi got soldiers in Pulwama killed to reap electoral benefits and called Patna HC judges ‘casteists’ after the court stayed Bihar’s caste-based survey.

“Modi ji sought votes in the name of the martyrs in Pulwama by getting them killed. Modi ji is asking for votes in the name of Bajrang Bali in Karnataka. Anything for power! At least spare God,” he posted on Twitter, attacking the PM.

The Pulwama attack occurred on 14 February 2019, when a convoy of vehicles carrying Indian security personnel on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway was attacked by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber Adil Ahmad Dar, at Lethapora in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. 40 Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were martyred in the terror assault.

“Judges of Patna High Court are casteists. How can they ban the caste census? Will they play the role of the elected government,” the Congressman insulted the judges in a tweet on May 4.

Source: Udit Raj’s Twitter Account

In a setback to the Nitish Kumar government, the Patna High Court Thursday stayed the ongoing caste-based survey in Bihar with immediate effect and stated the state government had no power to conduct the same as it would infringe on the legislative powers of Parliament.

Udit Raj has a history of making such allegations. Last month he provoked people by declaring, “Whoever is a Modi bhakt (supporter), will be killed,” he wrote with his image from a protest organised in the name of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act of 2005 (MGNREGA).

Notably, the politician was previously in Bharatiya Janata Party. He was elected member of parliament from North-West Delhi in 2014 on a BJP ticket. However, he was denied a ticket in 2019 after which he joined Congress and started spewing nonsense against the BJP.

J&K: Rajnath Singh to visit Rajouri where 5 soldiers were killed in a blast during an anti-terror operation

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J&K: Rajnath Singh to visit Rajouri where 5 soldiers were killed in a blast during an anti-terror operation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is visiting Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri today (Saturday, May 6). The Defence Minister, who is being accompanied by Army Chief General Manoj Pande, is visiting the area to review the security situation in the aftermath of the killing of five soldiers in a blast during an encounter between terrorists and security forces.

Rajnath Singh has reportedly reached the district and will shortly be visiting the operation site in the Kandi forest area.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Manoj Pande will meet Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, who is camping in Rajouri overseeing ‘Operation Trinetra,’ which is underway in the Kandi forest.

Indian Army’s ongoing ‘Operation Trinetra’

A joint operation is underway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district to flush out the terrorists suspected to be involved in the Poonch terror attack. Reportedly, one terrorist has been neutralised so far in the operation which is being carried out jointly by the Indian Army and other central security forces.

Speaking about the ongoing operation, the defence spokesperson in Jammu said, “In the ensuing gunbattle, one terrorist has been neutralised and another is likely injured. Recoveries made so far include 1 AK56, 4 Mags of AK, 56 rounds of AK, 1x9mm Pistol with Mag, 3 grenades & 1 ammunition pouch. The identity of the neutralised terrorist is being ascertained. Operation is underway,” Indian Army said in a statement.

“The identity of the neutralised militant is being ascertained. Operation Trinetra continues,” said the Army.

5 Army soldiers killed in a blast during anti-terror operations in Rajouri forest in J&K

On Friday, May 5, terrorists detonated an explosive device during an encounter that broke out with the security forces in the Kandi region of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. The explosion killed five Army soldiers and injured four others, including an officer. Following the incident at the Kesari area of Kandi hamlet, mobile internet services were suspended in Rajouri.

People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), a terror organisation established by Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2020, claimed responsibility for the killing of the Indian Army troops.

According to army officials, terrorists belong to the same group that ambushed an army truck in Poonch on April 20 in which at least five jawans of Rashtriya Rifles lost their lives and one more was injured.

‘If you think it is attacking you, not ISIS, then you are also a terrorist’: Kangana Ranaut on those opposing film The Kerala Story

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‘If you think it is attacking you, not ISIS, then you are also a terrorist’: Kangana Ranaut on those opposing film The Kerala Story

The much-awaited film The Kerala Story, which was released on May 5, has received a tremendous response from the audience. The film also turned out to be one of the biggest openers of 2023. The Sudipto Sen directorial is based on the true stories of thousands of girls from Kerala who were converted to Islam and sent to Syria to become ISIS terrorists and sex slaves. Apart from the massive support, The Kerala Story also faced opposition from liberals and Islamists. Now actress Kangana Ranaut has voiced her opinion regarding the controversy around the film at ABP Majha’s Maha Katta event.

In response to a question about the film and the issue raised in the film—the conversion of non-Muslim girls to Islam and then using them as terrorists, actress Kangana Ranaut said that although she has not watched the film, she is aware that there were demands to ban the film, however, the High Court refused to ban the film. She also said that the film is based on ISIS which is a terrorist organization as noted by the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs and authorities of several other countries as well.

“See, I have not watched the film, but a lot of effort has gone into trying to ban it. I read it today; correct me if I’m wrong, but the High Court ruled that the movie can not be banned. Except for ISIS, I don’t think it depicts anyone in a bad light. If the High Court, the country’s responsible body, says so, then they are correct, and we all should respect that. The Islamic State is a terrorist organization. It’s not as if I’m labeling them terrorists; our country, the Home Ministry, and other countries have,” Kangana said.

The actress further said that the film is not attacking anyone but ISIS and that if anyone thinks the film is attacking them then they are terrorists. 

“Agar aap aisa samjhte hai ki woh terrorist organisation nahi hai, zahir si baat hai phir aap bhi terrorist hi hai. I’m alluding to people who think this film is attacking them and not ISIS. If you think it is attacking you, then you are a terrorist,” Kangana opined.

Notably, The Kerala Story, directed by Sudipto Sen, also chronicles how a young Hindu girl named Shalini Unnikrishnan converted to Islam with the help of her Muslim companions, married their co-religionist and fled to an ISIS-controlled area with her spouse.

Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto issues a veiled threat to India during his visit to the country

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Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto issues a veiled threat to India during his visit to the country

On Friday, May 5, Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto, who got a cold welcome from Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), issued a veiled threat to India as he said that “such a response will be given that it will be remembered”.

In what seemed like an attempt to please his domestic audience, Bhutto raised the Kashmir issue during a press conference with the Pakistani media in Goa. When asked about India holding a G20 summit in Kashmir, he said, “Waqt aane par aisa jawab denge jo yaad rahega. It shows pettiness. It is a show of arrogance that to hell with international laws, to hell with United Nations Security Council resolution, they will hold their events.”

He further claimed that they (India) will be unable to achieve 110 percent attendance because other people will not compromise on their morals.

While Bhutto desperately attempted to rake up the non-existent Kashmir issue and expressed opposition to India’s plans to host the G20 summit in Jammu and Kashmir, EAM Jaishankar asserted that Pakistan has nothing to do with G20 and that they also have nothing to do even with Srinagar and Kashmir. He also added that Pakistan should talk about when will they be vacating the illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK).

“Pakistan has nothing to do with Kashmir or even with Srinagar. The only issue to discuss with Pakistan on Kashmir is when they will vacate Pakistan-occupied Kashmir,” EAM Jaishankar said.

Reacting to the Pakistani foreign minister’s statement wherein he said that “Let’s not get caught up in weaponizing terrorism for diplomatic point scoring,”, EAM Jaishankar exposed the mindset of Pakistan and said that, “We are not scoring diplomatic points. We are politically and diplomatically exposing Pakistan in front of the world.”

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