Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has sparked political debate after citing remarks by BJP veteran L.K. Advani about Sindh’s historical and cultural links with India. Speaking at an event organized by the Sindhi community, the Defence Minister said Advani’s reflections highlight how many Sindhi Hindus have never emotionally accepted the separation of Sindh during the Partition of 1947.
Sindh, now part of Pakistan, lies along the Indus River and has long been recognised as an important centre of shared civilisation in the subcontinent. The Defence Minister referred to a passage written by Advani, noting how the region’s culture runs deep within the memories of many families who migrated from Sindh to India.
He quoted Advani as saying that the Indus River, known as Sindhu, has been considered sacred by Hindus for centuries. Singh added that many Muslims in Sindh also believed the river’s water held spiritual value, comparing it to the sacred Aab-e-Zamzam of Mecca. He said this shared respect reflected the deep cultural bond between communities living along the river.
The Defence Minister stated that Sindh may not be a part of India today, but civilisational connections remain strong. He stressed that cultural identity does not end with political borders. In his view, boundaries can shift over time, and he suggested that “tomorrow Sindh may return to India.” His remarks were met with applause from the audience, many of whom trace their roots back to Sindh.
He further said that people from Sindh, especially those who hold the Indus River sacred, will always be considered part of India’s cultural family, regardless of where they live. Singh did not mention the title of the book from which he quoted Advani’s words, but he emphasized the emotional significance of the passage for the Sindhi community.
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His comments have drawn attention across political circles, where discussions on cultural identity, history, and shifting borders continue to be sensitive and significant.
