‘My Remarks On Kashmir Taken Out Of Context'

After a massive controversy erupted over comments made by India’s Consul General in New York Sandeep Chakravorty on Kashmir during a private dinner, he has said that his statement was taken “out of context”.

- Geeta Mohan

In a tweet on Wednesday, the Indian diplomat wrote, “I have seen some social media comments on my recent remarks. My remarks are being taken out of context.”

His video saying that India could follow the “Israeli model” in rehabilitating Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley had gone viral.

The Ministry of External Affairs or the Government of India is yet to respond to the queries on whether the Indian Consul General’s statement is the view and official stand of India as well.

Speaking at a private event, the top Indian diplomat in the US said that the Kashmiri Pandits could return to the Valley soon because “if the Israeli people can do it, we can also do it”.