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What was the 1991 India-Pakistan military pact that BJP’s Nishikant Dubey shared to attack Congress? Details
The BJP’s comments came after Rahul Gandhi had questioned Jaishankar’s handling of Operation Sindoor, specifically alleging that forewarning Pakistan led to the loss of an Indian aircraft.
🇮🇳🤝🇵🇰 What Was the 1991 India-Pakistan Military Pact?
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey reignited a political row by citing a 1991 military transparency agreement to target Congress for its criticism of EAM S. Jaishankar over Operation Sindoor.
🔍 Key Facts About the 1991 Pact:
📆 Signed: April 6, 1991
📍 Location: New Delhi
🔖 Title: Agreement on Advance Notice of Military Exercises, Manoeuvres and Troop Movements
🛡️ Main Provisions:
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Advance Notification: India & Pakistan must inform each other ahead of major troop movements and military drills near the border.
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Notification Mechanism: All info to be shared via diplomatic channels within a fixed timeline.
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Border Proximity Limits: Large-scale activities barred near the border to avoid misinterpretation as aggression.
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Non-threatening Direction: No military exercises to be aimed or postured towards the opposing nation.
🧩 Part of a Larger Peace Framework:
This agreement was among several Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), alongside:
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1991 Agreement on Airspace Violations
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1992 Pact Against Nuclear Attacks
🔥 Political Context:
Dubey alleged Congress-backed the deal when the Chandrashekhar govt was in power.
Congress hit back, saying it had withdrawn support by Feb 1991 and elections had already been declared.