Renowned writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar recently criticized Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, in an interview, calling him "insensitive." He sharply stated that during the Kargil War, Munir refused to retrieve the bodies of his own soldiers.
Javed Akhtar On Asim Munir: Following the Pulwama terror attack, the Indian armed forces retaliated by striking terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK, further escalating tensions between the two nations. Amidst this, Bollywood's celebrated writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar bly reacted to statements made by Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir. He expressed disappointment and criticized Munir's comments made before the Pulwama attack.
Asim Munir's Controversial Statements
The Pulwama terror attack resulted in the deaths of 26 innocent people, causing widespread grief. Immediately following the attack, India launched "Operation Sundar," targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). After a fierce four-day encounter, both countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10th.
During this tense period, Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir, issued a statement saying, "Our ancestors believed that we are different from Hindus in every aspect of life; our religion is different, our customs, traditions, thinking, and ambitions are also different..." Bollywood's renowned lyricist and writer Javed Akhtar bly reacted to this, labeling General Munir's comment as insensitive.
Javed Akhtar Expresses Disappointment Over Asim Munir's Remarks
In an interview with lawyer and politician Kapil Sibal, Javed Akhtar expressed his displeasure with General Asim Munir's remarks. Akhtar called General Munir "insensitive," stating that not every citizen of a country can be the same. He also added that if a country's government has flaws, its citizens bear the brunt.
Akhtar clarified, "Our issue should be with the government, the army, and the extremists. Our full sympathy should be with the innocent people who are suffering because of this." He also emphasized the need to focus on citizens' problems and avoid debates based on cultural or religious differences.
Why Insult Hindus?
Bollywood's renowned writer Javed Akhtar bly reacted to a recent comment made by Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir. Akhtar stated, "I saw his speech on YouTube, and he appeared to be an insensitive person. If you think we are bad, insult Indians, but why are you insulting Hindus? Don't they know that there is also a Hindu population in Pakistan?"
Questioning General Munir's mindset, Akhtar asked, "Shouldn't you respect your countrymen? What kind of man are you? What are you saying? What don't you understand?" He condemned General Munir's comments as not only insensitive but also divisive.
Several Arab Countries Ban Visas for Pakistanis
Bollywood's veteran writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar bly reacted to the recent comments made by Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir. In an interview, Akhtar questioned Munir's ideology and his perspective on history. Akhtar said, "One of their missiles is named Abdali, who attacked Muslims. Is Abdali your hero? Have you ever carefully considered your history?"
Akhtar further stated, "Do you understand history? They have no connection with the communities they claim to represent. Several Arab countries have imposed visa restrictions on Pakistanis. It's like a boy on the streets of Delhi claiming to know Shahrukh Khan, while Shahrukh Khan doesn't know who he is. That's the state of Pakistan." Akhtar's response reflects a b critique of Pakistan's military approach and its historical perspective.
Even Pakistan's Army Doesn't Respect its Own People
Javed Akhtar shared an anecdote illustrating the insensitive attitude of the Pakistani army. He said, "We pay tribute to our soldiers' martyrdom, but when Pakistani soldiers died in the Kargil War, their army refused to claim their bodies. The Indian army gave them a proper burial.
Akhtar explained that a high-ranking Indian army officer created an album of photographs of the martyred soldiers and presented it to the Pakistanis, but Pakistan initially refused to accept it, later accepting it unofficially. Through this anecdote, Javed Akhtar highlighted the insensitivity shown by the Pakistani army towards its soldiers.
