By IANS
New Delhi : India’s chief opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday said that the imposition of emergency in Pakistan should be a wakeup call to the west that its military government cannot be a “reliable ally” in the war against terror.
“The international community must understand that those who have imposed the emergency for perpetuation of military rule in Pakistan cannot be a reliable ally in the struggle against jehadi terrorism,” said Leader of Opposition and BJP leader L.K. Advani.
Describing the developments in Pakistan as a “matter of deep concern”, Advani said in a statement: “It is a cause of greater concern for us in India, since Pakistan is our immediate neighbour.”
Stating that struggle for democracy and against terrorism “fuelled by religious terrorism” are inseparable in Pakistan, he conveyed his “deepest solidarity” to the Pakistani people “in this hour of trial”.
“I hope that their struggle for democracy and the rule of law will succeed soon.
“I am sure that the government of India is keeping a close watch on the situation in Pakistan,” he added.