Hours after Pakistan said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had crossed the 'red line' by discussing Balochistan, India hit back by saying Pakistan's record of cross-border terrorism was central to the current situation in the region. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup, said, “I find this an extraordinary remark from a senior functionary of Pakistan that recognizes no red lines in its own diplomacy. Pakistan's record of cross-border terrorism and infiltration is at the heart of the problems in the region today. And this is not just India’s view. You can ask some other countries in the region too.”
Swarup added that Modi's comments on Balochistan and POK on Independence Day were based on his own
concerns for the people there and their messages. “Prime Minister had been thanked by these people for flagging their cause in the All Party Meeting which represents all political segments in India. Prime Minister was sufficiently moved by these messages of gratitude to share it with the people of India at his Independence Day address. Government of India has made statements about the situation in Baluchistan in the past as well,” the official said.