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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Only In Banana Republic...': CPI(M) MP Mocks Pak Army Chief Asim Munir In Malaysia
'Only In Banana Republic...': CPI(M) MP Mocks Pak Army Chief Asim Munir In Malaysia Source: While addressing the Indian diaspora in Malaysia, CPI(M) MP Dr. John Brittas reaffirmed India's longstanding commitment to its no first use nuclear policy. He highlighted that India is among the few nations that has pledged not to use nuclear weapons as a first strike. Emphasising peaceful coexistence, Brittas noted that successive Indian governments have extended a hand of friendship to Pakistan. Mocking Pakistan and its army chief, John Brittas said, 'Military leader Asim Munir has self-declared himself to be the field marshal. It happens only in a banana republic or in a rogue nation.' He called on the international community to break its silence and take a firm stand against terrorism in all its forms. #johnbrittas #malaysia #indianuclearpolicy #nofirstuse #pakistanarmy #asimmunir #terrorism #globalunity #peacefulcoexistence #indiapakistan #diplomacy #allpartydelegation #cpim #indiandiaspora #counterterrorism #nucleardeterrence #internationalrelations #roguestate #bananarepublic #standagainstterror #pahalgamattack #toi #toibharat
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
In Indonesia, CPI(M) MP cites Salman Khurshid to counter Asim Munir's ‘Hindus and Muslims are different' remark
CPI(M) MP John Brittas took a sharp aim at Pakistan Army chief general Asim Munir during an interaction with the Indian community in Jakarta on Friday. Brittas questioned Asim Munir's claim that Hindus and Muslims are inherently different in a way that justifies division or conflict. 'Asim Munir said something about Hindus and Muslims are different. Can you ever vouch for that?' Brittas asked, challenging the idea head-on. Standing alongside senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, Brittas pointed to India's diversity as its strength. 'Salman Khurshid is here. We are all together. I am from Kerala... I am a Christian. In Kerala, we have three major religions. We coexist in harmony. That is the message of India,' he said. John Brittas added that such a statement does not reflect the reality of India, where people from different religions, including Hindus, Muslims and Christians, live together peacefully. The MP didn't hold back when speaking about terrorism and India-Pakistan relations. 'Khwaja Asif... said that they have been indulging in this dirty job of nurturing and harbouring terrorist organisations for three decades. We don't require any more evidence. It's for all of us to see who is nurturing and harbouring terrorism,' Brittas added. He was referring to an April 25 interview with Sky News, in which Asif appeared to admit Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism while also accusing Western countries of conveniently targeting Pakistan. Brittas went on to highlight New Delhi's long-standing efforts for peace despite repeated provocations. 'India wants peace... The Indus Waters Treaty gave 80% of the water to Pakistan. We had been cooperative with them... Still, Pakistan continued with the trajectory of sending across terrorists," he said. "That's why India decided that enough is enough. We want peace, but it shouldn't be at the cost of our precious lives,' the CPI (M) MP added. He also underlined the contrast between India and Pakistan, saying, 'Pakistan is a theocratic state... They chose to be a nation in the name of a religion, and they are triggered by hate. India decided on its path. Two hundred million Muslims are in India, the second-largest Muslim community after Indonesia. This reflects the real character of India,' he said. He pointed out the diversity within the Indian delegation as a reflection of India's democratic values. 'The unique nature of this delegation is that out of five political parties, three are against the ruling party, but we are here together for a mission. This represents the real culture of India,' he said. Brittas was part of an all-party delegation visiting Indonesia as part of a broader diplomatic tour of Southeast and East Asia to deliver India's side to the world in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack. The group is visiting Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. The delegation is led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha and includes members from the BJP, Congress, CPI(M), and Trinamool Congress, such as Aparajita Sarangi, Abhishek Banerjee, Brij Lal, Pradan Baruah, Hemang Joshi, Salman Khurshid, and Mohan Kumar.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Pakistan is a theocratic state": All party delegation member John Brittas address Indian diaspora in Jakarta
Jakarta (Indonesia), May 31 (ANI): CPI(M) MP and member of the all-party delegation, John Brittas, while addressing the Indian diaspora in Jakarta on Friday, criticised Pakistan for choosing to become a theocratic state, stating that it was a nation formed in the name of religion who were triggered by hate. 'Pakistan is a theocratic state... They chose to be a nation in the name of a religion, and they are triggered by hate. India decided on its path. Two hundred million Muslims are in India, the second-largest Muslim community after Indonesia. This reflects the real character of India...' Brittas said. He emphasised that India is a secular democracy that celebrates pluralism and diversity, which represent the country's real culture. 'I am from Kerala. The unique nature of this delegation is that out of five political parties, three are against the ruling party, but we are here together for a mission. This represents the real culture of India. That is how India is distinct from Pakistan. India is a secular democracy, plural and diverse. Terrorism sponsored by the state is something more dangerous than an insurgency or a terrorist activity triggered by a criminal gang,' he further added. Brittas went on to say that the presence of diverse political voices in the delegation itself was proof of India's democratic coexistence. 'Asim Munir said something about how Hindus and Muslims are different. Can you ever vouch for that? And Salman Khurshid is here... We are all together. I am from Kerala... I am a Christian. In Kerala, we have three major religions. We coexist in harmony. That is the message of India. Pakistan has been asking for evidence. Khwaja Asif, the defence minister of Pakistan, in an interview, said that they have been indulging in this dirty job of nurturing and harbouring terrorist organisations for three decades...' he stated. He further stated that while India only wanted peace, Pakistan continued with the trajectory of sending terrorists. 'We don't require any more evidence... It's for all of us to see who is nurturing and harbouring terrorism. India wants peace... The Indus Waters Treaty gave 80% of the water to Pakistan. We had been cooperative with them... Still, Pakistan continued with the trajectory of sending across terrorists. That's why India decided that enough is enough. We want peace, but it shouldn't be at the cost of our precious lives...' he added. Brittas also touched on the role of the armed forces and the constant threat of terrorism, stressing the need for vigilance. 'Gandhiji said that he is a follower of Ahimsa, but soldiers must fight the battle to protect India.. You would have seen a scene in India during Operation Sindoor. Sophiya Qureshi and Vomika Singh flanked Vikram Misri. That is the poster of India... If you think that terrorism is inflicting India alone, it can turn up on the doorstep of any country anytime....' he added. The delegation to Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Singapore is led by JD-U MP Sanjay Kumar Jha. It includes Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), Abhishek Banerjee (Trinamool Congress), Brij Lal (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Baruah (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), Salman Khurshid and Mohan Kumar. (ANI)
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pakistan is a theocratic state: All-party delegation member John Brittas in Seoul
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel CPI (M) MP Dr John Brittas , who is one of the members of all-party delegation in Seoul, South Korea, addressed the Indian community on Sunday and said that Pakistan is a theocratic said in his address, "One aspect that you need to underline is the culture of are five political parties, three of which are in opposition, and only two are the ruling parties. But when we are here for a mission, we are have a Constitution, which is a secular and democratic Constitution, whereas Pakistan is a theocratic have a different trajectory altogether..."Earlier today, Janata Dal United (JDU) MP Sanjay Jha , who is leading an all-party delegation to the Republic of Korea and other key Asian nations, strongly criticised Pakistan on the issue of terrorism, terming it a " factory of terrorism ."Addressing the Indian community in Seoul, the capital city of the Republic of Korea, Jha highlighted India's firm stance against terrorism and reiterated the country's new normal against terrorism - "If you hit us, we will hit you back."The delegation leader, Jha, also hailed Operation Sindoor , under which terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was hit with said, "All the opposition parties are together saying that this is the new normal- If you hit us, we will hit you back. During Operation Sindoor, terrorist infrastructure was hit with such precision that not a single civilian on the Pakistside was killed... Pakistan tried to attack India through drones, they tried to hit out at civilians, temples, and gurudwaras, but didn't succeed. The people of India have made up their minds that not only terrorists but we will also those who nurture and fund terrorism. Pakistan is the factory of terrorism. There are no factories in Pakistan; the only factory there is of terrorism..."Jha emphasised the unity among Indian political parties in the fight against in the day, Group 3 of India's all-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, held a meeting with Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea, Amit Kumar, at the Indian Embassy in Seoul.
India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Pakistan is a theocratic state," all-party delegation member John Brittas in Seoul
Seoul [South Korea], May 26 (ANI): CPI (M) MP Dr John Brittas, who is one of the members of all-party delegation in Seoul, South Korea, addressed the Indian community on Sunday and said that Pakistan is a theocratic state. Brittas said in his address, 'One aspect that you need to underline is the culture of are five political parties, three of which are in opposition, and only two are the ruling parties. But when we are here for a mission, we are have a Constitution, which is a secular and democratic Constitution, whereas Pakistan is a theocratic have a different trajectory altogether...' Earlier today, Janata Dal United (JDU) MP Sanjay Jha, who is leading an all-party delegation to the Republic of Korea and other key Asian nations, strongly criticised Pakistan on the issue of terrorism, terming it a 'factory of terrorism.' Addressing the Indian community in Seoul, the capital city of the Republic of Korea, Jha highlighted India's firm stance against terrorism and reiterated the country's new normal against terrorism - 'If you hit us, we will hit you back.' The delegation leader, Jha, also hailed Operation Sindoor, under which terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) was hit with precision. Jha said, 'All the opposition parties are together saying that this is the new normal- If you hit us, we will hit you back. During Operation Sindoor, terrorist infrastructure was hit with such precision that not a single civilian on the Pakistani side was killed... Pakistan tried to attack India through drones, they tried to hit out at civilians, temples, and gurudwaras, but didn't succeed. The people of India have made up their minds that not only terrorists but we will also those who nurture and fund terrorism. Pakistan is the factory of terrorism. There are no factories in Pakistan; the only factory there is of terrorism...' Jha emphasised the unity among Indian political parties in the fight against terrorism. Earlier in the day, Group 3 of India's all-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, held a meeting with Ambassador of India to the Republic of Korea, Amit Kumar, at the Indian Embassy in Seoul. (ANI)
