'Integral part of India': Diplomat protests wrong depiction of J&K at Dhaka seminar
An Indian diplomat formally protested at a seminar in Dhaka after a presentation by a former Bangladeshi ambassador displayed a map incorrectly depicting Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The Indian official reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, while the presenter claimed the map was for representational purposes only.
Why it matters
Territorial disputes remain a highly sensitive diplomatic issue, and such incidents highlight the ongoing tensions regarding regional sovereignty in South Asia.
DHAKA: India Monday lodged a protest at a foreign affairs seminar in Dhaka after a presentation by a former Bangladesh diplomat displayed a map depicting Kashmir as a part of Pakistan. The objection was raised immediately by second secretary (political & information) at the Indian high commission Pooja Kumari Jha during the event.The map was part of the keynote presentation being made by former ambassador Tariq A Karim at the seminar organised by Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies.As the map came up on screen, Jha - who was part of the audience - said, "The map of India depicted here is incorrect. J&K is an integral and inalienable part of India, and I think the map presented here is not correct."However, Karim said the map was for "representational purposes and did not project actual boundaries".Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.
The report provides a factual account of the diplomatic exchange from the perspective of the Indian outlet.
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