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India refuses to sign SCO statement over silence on Pahalgam attack, Balochistan mention
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has refused to sign a joint statement at an SCO meeting, objecting to the document's silence on the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. The statement also mentioned Balochistan. read more
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks at SCO Summit in China. ANI
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has refused to sign a joint statement at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting, sending a strong message.
The statement did not mention the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people or reflect India's tough stance on terrorism.
Instead, it referred to Balochistan and tactically blaming India for unrest in the region without direct mention.
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