India dismissed Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif's 'will go to war' statement on water security, calling it a desperate attempt to mask Islamabad's shortcomings.
India's MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded to Asif
Jun 23, 2026
05:59 pm
What's the storyIndia has rejected Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif's threat of going to war with India if it believes the country's water security is under serious threat.
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the remarks "desperate attempts" by Islamabad to cover up its own failings.
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