Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Says “Sindh May Rejoin India One Day” — Diplomatic Uproar Follows

Pakistan condemns Defence Minister’s remarks as “revisionist,” while Indian leaders frame the comment as cultural, not political.

Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister, made waves on 23 November 2025 when he told a gathering, “Borders can change … who knows, tomorrow Sindh may return to India.” He attributed the idea to L. K. Advani, saying Sindh will always remain part of India in civilisational terms.

Singh’s comments reflect more than geopolitical ambition: he invoked shared cultural heritage, historic ties, and spiritual connections with the Sindhi community. But Pakistan’s government was swift to respond. The Foreign Office condemned the remarks as “delusional” and “dangerously revisionist,” warning that such rhetoric threatens regional stability.

From a policy perspective, analysts argue that these remarks are symbolic. While borders have shifted historically, changing them today requires formal treaties, international consensus, and legal mechanisms. The suggestion that Sindh “may return” appears rooted more in identity politics than in any real diplomatic roadmap.

Despite the backlash, Singh defended his statement as highlighting India’s civilisational identity, not as a call to redraw maps.

For many in the Sindhi diaspora, his words resonated deeply. But for governments, the implications are serious — and potentially dangerous, if leveraged irresponsibly.