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On Monday, while talking about how infiltration is increasing even after the government change in Pakistan, Singh said that there won’t be much difference in the country
Since Pakistan got its new Prime Minister, Imran Khan, in August, the country’s approach towards India has been a matter of speculation. “If you take one step forward, we will take two steps forward,” said Imran Khan, while addressing India, in his victory speech.
But if former Army chief and minister of state for external affairs VK Singh’s words are to be believed, it is all a façade.
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On Monday, while talking about how infiltration is increasing even after the government change in Pakistan, Singh said that there won’t be much difference in the country.
According to Singh, Imran Khan was propped up by the Pakistan’s military, which continues to pull the strings.
"Did you all expect a change? The question is that he was propped up by the Army. Let's wait and watch. Question remains whether he will remain under Army control or not," said Singh.
When asked about India’s stand, Singh said that it is very clear. “Dialogue will happen provided the environment is made conducive,” stressed the former Army chief.
Recently, western diplomats and a senior Pakistan official said that the country’s powerful military had quietly reached out to India to resume peace talks way before the general election.
This decision was seen as outcome of tarnished ties with China and the US – two of Pakistan’s most trusted allies.
However, last month, Indian Army gunned down four infiltrators in two separate incidents in Tangdhar and Nowgam sectors of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
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