J&K integral part of India: Indian diplomat raises objection over incorrect map at Dhaka seminar
PTC News Desk: India objected to the display of an incorrect map of the country during a seminar at the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS) in Dhaka, saying that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inseparable part of India.
The issue arose during a presentation by former Bangladesh High Commissioner to India Ahmed Tariq Karim at a seminar titled "Rebuilding Trust, Renewing Regional Integration: Pathways for Revitalising SAARC" held on Friday.
During the presentation, a map showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan. Pooja Kumari Jha, Second Secretary at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, immediately raised an objection.
"This is an incorrect map. Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India," Jha said.
The Indian side reiterated its position that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of the country and objected to the incorrect depiction of India's map.
Following the objection, Ahmed Tariq Karim acknowledged the concern and said it had been noted.
Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Shama Obaed, attended the seminar as the chief guest.
During her address, Obaed highlighted the need for stronger regional cooperation in South Asia and called for greater efforts to close the gap between the region's potential and its actual performance.
- With inputs from agencies
