India says Pakistan peace process under threat
India's prime minister said on Friday that last month's bombing of its embassy in Kabul had cast a shadow over a peace process with Pakistan, and he had expressed his disappointment and concern to Islamabad.
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Addressing a huge gathering from the ramparts of New Delhi's historic Red Fort to mark independence day, Manmohan Singh said Pakistan must clamp down on terrorism.
"If this issue of terrorism is not addressed, all the good intentions that we have for our two peoples to live in peace and harmony will be negated," Singh said.
"We will not be able to pursue the peace initiatives we want to take."
He said the Kabul blast had cast a shadow over efforts to normalise relations with Pakistan and to bring lasting peace to the region.
"I have personally conveyed my concern and disappointment to the government of Pakistan," Singh said, marking the 61st anniversary of independence from British rule.
He also called for peace in troubled Indian Kashmir, where separatists are protesting in the streets and Hindus have clashed with Muslims over a stalled land deal for a Hindu temple. India's portion of Kashmir is the country's only Muslim-majority state.
CALL FOR PERMANENT SOLUTION
At least 27 people have been killed since June in some of the biggest protests since a revolt against Indian rule broke out in Kashmir in 1989.
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