Overview

• John Brittas accused Pakistan of being a theocratic state that nurtures hate and backs terrorism at a Jakarta diaspora event.
• Brittas challenged General Asim Munir’s claim that Hindus and Muslims are inherently different by highlighting India’s pluralistic democracy.
• He cited Defence Minister Khwaja Asif’s own admission of three decades of Pakistan’s involvement in harboring terrorist organisations.
• Brittas underscored India’s prior concessions under the Indus Waters Treaty despite continued cross-border terror threats.
• Led by Sanjay Kumar Jha, the all-party delegation has toured Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan and Singapore to build international support following the April Pahalgam attack.