India's MEA States "Democracy and Pakistan Don't Go Together" Amid Regional Tensions

Dec 09, 2025 08:54 am CST

India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal delivered a pointed assessment that "democracy and Pakistan don't go together" during his weekly briefing, while also expressing concern over civilian casualties in Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes. The statement comes amid ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan, with former Prime Minister Imran Khan remaining imprisoned since 2023 and tensions escalating between civilian government and military powers.