Key Sentence:
- The Taliban want to “raise their voice for Muslims” in Indian-controlled Kashmir, says a spokesman.
Suhail Shahin told the Hindi service: “As Muslims, Taliban we also have the right to speak for Muslims in Kashmir, India and any other country.” India and Pakistan control different section of the Muslim-majority region, but both claim to be wholly owned by them.
For 30 years, there has been violence by Indian rulers due to separatist unrest.
After US troops withdrew in August, the Taliban declared victory in Afghanistan. However, Islamists are already in control and are expected to declare a new government. In a recent interview with News18, Taliban leader Anas Hakani said. “Kashmir is not part of our jurisdiction, and intervening is against our policy.”
In another interview with a Pakistani broadcaster, Taliban spokeswoman Zabiula Mujahid called on Pakistan and India to work together to solve all problems. What happened to cashmere, and why is it important. Sahin told the that the Taliban had “no policy” to launch armed operations against any country.
His remarks come when India has expressed concern to the Taliban about Afghanistan’s Hindu and Sikh minorities. They growing concerns about the increase in hate crimes against Muslims since 2014. Under Prime Minister Narendra. Two years after India repealed nearly all of Article 370 of the Constitution and revoked the autonomy guaranteed by Jammu and Kashmir. The valley remains tense.
While the Taliban control Afghanistan, many in India fear that part of the group may now turn. In a widespread televised debate, Pakistan’s ruling PTI leader Nilam Irshad Sheikh said. “The Taliban have said they are with us and will help us liberate Kashmir.”
While countries like the US, Russia, and China talk openly with the Taliban, India is treading caution.
Why more locals are becoming fighters in Kashmir According to Carnegie India’s report on India’s post-US withdrawal strategy, the Haqqani group has planned and carried out attacks on Indian assets in the past, including the Indian embassy in Kabul.