‘India Has Right To Defend Itself From Bad Neighbours’: Jaishankar’s Stern Warning Over Terrorism | India News
Last Updated:January 02, 2026, 13:42 IST EAM Jaishankar asserted India’s right to defend itself from ‘bad’ neighbours. He stated that terrorism and cooperation cannot coexist. File photo of EAM S Jaishankar (X/@DrSJaishankar) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday delivered a strong message against terrorism, stating that India has every right to defend itself against those neighbours who support terror while simultaneously seeking cooperation from New Delhi. Referring to Pakistan, the External Affairs Minister underlined that good neighbourly relations cannot coexist with continued acts of terrorism. Speaking at an event at IIT Madras, Jaishankar said, “But when it comes to bad neighbours who persist with terrorism, India has every right to defend its people and will do whatever is necessary. You cannot request us to share our water with you and also spread terrorism in our country.” #WATCH | Tamil Nadu: On being asked about India’s neighbourhood policy, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, “… You can also have bad neighbours. Unfortunately, we do. When you have bad neighbours, if you look to the one to …

