Can China and Pakistan Ever Be Trusted?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Kavinder Gupta labels China and Pakistan as untrustworthy.
- Recent ceasefire violations by Pakistan prompted Gupta's statements.
- Gupta emphasizes the historical duplicity of China.
- Meaningful dialogue with Pakistan is seen as impossible.
- Internal chaos within Pakistan undermines its credibility.
New Delhi, May 11 (NationPress) Senior BJP figure and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Kavinder Gupta, vehemently criticized China and Pakistan on Sunday, accusing both nations of fostering terrorism and labeling them as fundamentally untrustworthy in any prospective dialogue with India.
Gupta's comments followed Pakistan's breach of a ceasefire agreement mere hours after it was declared.
In light of recent events, including drone sightings mentioned by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Gupta highlighted the dubious timing of China's statement in support of Pakistan.
During a phone call, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reportedly assured his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar that Beijing "stands firmly" with Islamabad in maintaining its "sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence." The Pakistani Foreign Office confirmed this conversation shortly thereafter.
In response, Gupta told IANS, "Both China and Pakistan are aligned in their approach; they actively promote terrorism. Their investments in regions like Balochistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are driven by their own compulsions. This may not impact India, but their inherent double standards render them untrustworthy."
Criticizing China's historical treachery, Gupta noted, "Looking back to 1962, the scenario was similar. China has repeatedly betrayed India, and today, it aligns with Pakistan for its own vested interests."
On the matter of Pakistan's internal chaos, he stated, "Pakistan itself has admitted that their own Director General of Military Operations acknowledged the situation. When discussions occurred, we clarified that any further talks would only take place after May 12, post-midnight. Pakistan is neither capable nor deserving of dialogue."
Gupta emphasized that genuine discussions with Pakistan are futile due to the disarray in its governing structures.
"The core issue with Pakistan is the lack of harmony among its government and the ISI; each entity operates independently. Therefore, meaningful dialogue is unattainable. Pakistan needs to be taught a lesson," he declared.