The Gilgit-Baltistan legislative Assembly on Friday unanimously passed a resolution against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks.
The resolution termed Modi’s statements ‘madness’ and an attempt to divert attention from the atrocities taking place in Indian occupied Kashmir. Every child in Gilgit-Baltistan is ready to fight for the defense and security of Pakistan, the resolution added.
Protests erupted in different cities of Gilgit-Baltistan on Friday against Modi’s statement. Students as well as the general public expressed their anger and raised slogans against the Indian prime minister.
Participants stressed that they were and will remain Pakistanis and that they were proud of their nationality.
The participants added that Narendra Modi should be ashamed of speaking about Gilgit-Baltistan when he is responsible for the atrocities in Kashmir.
The Deputy Speaker Jafferullah Khan and Iqbal Hassan a member of the legislative assembly were also present in the protest.
