Pakistan on Wednesday criticized Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval for urging Indians to “avenge our history” and build a strong nation, saying such remarks reflected “imaginary historical vendettas” rather than a spirit of responsible government.
According to Indian media, Doval made the comments while addressing young people at an event in New Delhi, where he called on them to learn lessons from India’s past struggles and use the powerful force of “revenge” to ensure the country’s strength in areas such as security and economy.
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Responding to media questions, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the remarks were “hardly surprising coming from covert hate mongers”, adding that such narratives undermined regional peace and stability.
Pakistan and India, both nuclear-armed neighbors, have long had tense relations, marked by persistent disputes, notably over Kashmir, and periodic military crises.
Tensions recently escalated into a four-day conflict in May 2025, one of the worst military clashes between Islamabad and New Delhi in decades, before a ceasefire was reached.
