Potential Changes in India-Pakistan Border Discussed by Senior RSS Leader
Possible Shifts in the India-Pakistan Border
Indresh Kumar, a prominent figure in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), proposed on Sunday the idea of potential alterations to the India-Pakistan border. Speaking in Shimla, he indicated that the border could extend into Pakistan by 100 to 150 kilometers.
Is the India-Pakistan Border Set for Change?
Regions such as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), Sindh, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan may either merge with India or seek independence. After concluding a four-day visit to Kinnaur, Lahaul, and Spiti, Kumar addressed the media, stating, "We should wait for one thing. It is possible that the India-Pakistan border may shift, moving 100-150 kilometers into Pakistan, away from the Rann of Kutch and Ladakh. One side could be Pakistan, while the other could include Sindh, Balochistan, Pashtunistan, and POK. They all might fight against Pakistan for freedom and to join India..."
According to Kumar, these areas could either integrate into India or demand independence. Reports suggest that POK wishes to join India, Balochistan seeks complete freedom, and Sindh is considering both options.
He remarked, "If tomorrow, POK, Gilgit, Balochistan, Sindh, and others rise against Islamabad, the borders will change. The war will not remain at the current border; it will move inside Pakistan."
Kumar asserted that this perspective aligns with the desires of the Indian government, the public, and the military, potentially leading to a significant geopolitical shift. He emphasized that this viewpoint reflects the aspirations of the Indian government, citizens, and armed forces, which could result in a major geopolitical transformation.
Concerns from Neighboring Nations
Kumar suggested that Pakistan, China, and the United States are apprehensive about India's capacity to instigate such changes, which could reshape the regional landscape. He stated, "Pakistan, China, and the USA fear that India could create a situation one day... I have given you several signals together. This is the desire of the government, the public, the Indian army, and the region. The Punjabi population remaining in Pakistan also rejects the current power structure."
Desires for Independence and Integration
POK seeks to merge with India, Balochistan desires full independence, Pashtunistan remains uncertain... and Sindh is prepared for both independence and integration with India...
China's Influence on Buddhist Identity
China's Attempts to Undermine Buddhist Identity in the Himalayan Region
Additionally, Indresh Kumar accused China of attempting to weaken the identity and culture of Buddhists in the Himalayan region, including Tibet. After his four-day visit to the predominantly Buddhist tribal districts of Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur, Kumar addressed the media.
He claimed that following its occupation of Tibet, China is facilitating marriages between Chinese youths and Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist girls to undermine their identity.
Kumar noted that China recently announced it would declare the successor to the Dalai Lama, urging strong opposition to this move to send a clear message that Buddhists from Tibet and elsewhere will not tolerate any interference in their religious and spiritual matters.
He mentioned visiting Tibetan monasteries and areas, calling for unity among Buddhists and Sanatan Hindus to thwart efforts to divide them, while also highlighting that Christian missionaries are converting individuals through service and education.