Sindh Will Always Be Part of India, Borders Can Change: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that Sindh may not be part of India today, but it continues to hold a deep cultural connection with the country. Speaking at an event, he noted that borders can change with time and hinted that the region could one day return to India.

Historical Roots and Sentiments

Sindh, located along the Indus River, became part of Pakistan after the 1947 Partition. Many Sindhi families migrated to India, carrying their cultural and spiritual heritage with them.

Singh said that leaders from the older generation of Sindhi Hindus never reconciled with the division. "I'd also like to mention that Lal Krishna Advani wrote in one of his books that Sindhi Hindus, especially those of his generation, still haven't accepted the separation of Sindh from India," he said.

He added that the reverence for the Indus River extended beyond communities. "Not just in Sindh, but throughout India, Hindus consider the Indus River sacred. Many Muslims in Sindh also believed that the water of the Indus was no less sacred than the Aab-e-Zamzam of Mecca. This is Advani ji's quote," he said.

Cultural Bonds and Future Possibilities

Singh emphasised that Sindh continues to remain integral to India's civilisational spirit. "Today, the land of Sindh may not be a part of India, but civilisationally, Sindh will always be a part of India. And as far as land is concerned, borders can change. Who knows, tomorrow Sindh may return to India again. Our people of Sindh, who hold the Indus River sacred, will always be our own. No matter where they are, they will always be ours," he said.

Views on PoK and Regional Security

During an interaction with the Indian community in Morocco on September 22, Singh reiterated his confidence about the future of Pakistan occupied Kashmir. He argued that the region could come to India without any military confrontation. "PoK will be ours on its own. Demands have started being made in PoK, you must have heard sloganeering," he said.

He also referred to India's Operation Sindoor, conducted against terror networks and Pakistani support structures. Some experts had argued at the time that India should have extended the operation into PoK to reclaim territory that belongs to India.