Afzal Khan

Afzal Khan

Labour — Manchester Rusholme

Speaking in the House of Commons on 29 April 2025

Debate

Kashmir: Increasing Tension

Contribution

May I associate myself with the comments of the Minister and other Members who have condemned the killing of 26 innocent people? Given that tensions between India and Pakistan are running high and resulting in arrests, does the Minister agree with me, and with others who have raised the point, that we must not let this issue boil over into our streets? If anything, we should be working to convey a message of peace and hope to that part of the world. In the light of the tit-for-tat actions being undertaken by Pakistan and India, does the Minister also agree that we need to encourage the holding of an open, independent inquiry to establish the facts, ensure accountability and help to restore calm? That would be far better for the world than India and Pakistan—nuclear powers—going to war.

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