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Put Pak. nuclear arsenal under IAEA watch: India

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(Source – Page 1 & 14, The Hindu Delhi Edition)

Topic: GS Paper 2 (India and Its Neighbourhood, International Relations)
Context
  • During his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh raised serious concerns about the security of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons, urging global supervision through the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

India’s Strategic Concern over Pakistan’s Nuclear Threats:

  • Defence Minister labeled Pakistan’s nuclear posturing as “reckless” and called for global accountability.

  • Highlighted Pakistan’s history of terrorism sponsorship and irresponsibility in international forums.

Call for IAEA Oversight:

  • Singh questioned the safety of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal, proposing IAEA supervision—marking a rare shift in India’s traditionally bilateral engagement model.

Policy Messaging and Strategic Communication:

  • Operation Sindoor and this statement reinforce India’s assertive security doctrine.

  • Emphasized India’s policy shift from passive diplomacy to proactive defense strategies post-terror attacks.

India’s Defence Modernization and Domestic Preparedness:

  • Minister cited developments in indigenous arms, missile systems, and drones.

  • Ties national security preparedness with technological self-reliance.

Way Forward:

  • Sustain diplomatic offensive at global forums to isolate Pakistan.

  • Push for greater international norms enforcement on nuclear safety.

  • Maintain operational readiness and cross-border intelligence.
    Practice Question: India’s call for IAEA oversight of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal marks a shift in regional security diplomacy. Discuss the implications of such internationalization of bilateral issues for India’s foreign policy. (15 marks / 250 words)  (250 Words /15 marks)

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