Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that Pervez Musharraf, the ex-President of Pakistan has accepted that during his Government, the terrorists of Pakistan were trained and sent to India;
(b) whether it is also fact that present Government of Pakistan is also following the same policy;
(c) if so, the action taken by Government of India against such move; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)
(a) Government has seen media reports on General Musharraf’s statement that Pakistan trained militant underground groups to fight against India in Kashmir. These reports only confirm the veracity of what India has been repeatedly saying over the years.

(b) to (d) Terrorism emanating from territory under Pakistan’s control remains a core concern for us. This is precisely why India has sought a firm and abiding commitment from Pakistan that it will not allow its territory and territory under its control to be used for the aiding and abetting of terrorist activity directed against India and for providing sanctuary to such terrorist groups. India has consistently stressed to its interlocutors the need for Pakistan to honour its commitment of not allowing territory under its control to be used for terrorism against India in any manner.
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