New Delhi : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has stirred a major discussion with his recent statement at the Sindhi Samaj Sammelan in the capital, suggesting that geopolitical boundaries are never permanent and hinting that Sindh could one day return to India.
Singh emphasized that while Sindh is currently part of Pakistan, the region remains inseparably tied to India’s civilisational roots. “Civilisationally, Sindh will always belong to India,” he said, underlining that history and culture transcend political borders.
Historical and Cultural Context
- Sindh was part of undivided India before Partition in 1947, after which it became part of Pakistan.
- The region is home to the Indus Valley Civilisation and continues to hold deep emotional significance for the Sindhi community in India.
- Singh recalled veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani’s writings, noting that many Sindhi Hindus of Advani’s generation never reconciled with the separation of Sindh from India.
Shared Heritage
The Defence Minister highlighted that both Hindus and Muslims in Sindh historically revered the Indus River. He cited Advani’s observation that many considered its waters as sacred as the Aab‑e‑Zamzam in Mecca.
Broader Implications
Singh’s remarks come against the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor earlier this year. His comments are expected to draw strong reactions from across the border, given their timing and geopolitical undertones.
Reaffirming the cultural bond, Singh concluded that Sindhis—regardless of where they live today—remain an integral part of India’s identity.
