Abandon Quote by Atal Bihari Vajpayee
“The overwhelming public sentiment in India was that no meaningful dialogue can be held with Pakistan until it abandons the use of terrorism as an instrument of its foreign policy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on India‑Pakistan relations
India believes dialogue with Pakistan is impossible while it continues to use terrorism as a foreign policy tool.
In simple terms: India refuses talks until Pakistan stops terrorism.
Key Takeaway
Demand policy cessation of terrorism before negotiations.
Themes
international relations
terrorism
diplomacy
India‑Pakistan
Mood
strategic
cautious
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- foreign policy meetings
- peace talks
- regional security forums
Key Concepts
peacebuilding
security
political strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can dialogue ever succeed under terrorism?
- What alternatives exist to force policy change?
A Different Perspective
Peace may require engagement despite terrorism.
