AMRITSAR: British MP David Hanson said curbing terrorism could be the key to establish proper relations between India and Pakistan. Speaking at a session with activists of Folklore Academy, Hanson went to Amritsar as part of a delegation, including colleagues from the British Parliament.
Criticising Pakistan for instigating acts of terrorism, he said, "It is clear that terrorism in India is supported from the Pakistani side. It is the liability of the Pakistan Government and their Army to stop infiltration. The security of India is paramount. The Pakistani authorities have to come down heavily on terrorists. It is not Britain's policy to interfere in matters of other nations. But we will not hesitate to bring the two countries together, as both are members of the Commonwealth."
The delegation included Bob Blackman (Conservative Party), Baroness Barker (Liberal Democratic Party, House of Lords), and Robert Harper, Asia Pacific Programme Manager, UK. The Folklore Academy expressed its resentment against the British Government for the partition of the country, to which Hanson said, "It you look at history, Britain gave freedom to India and Pakistan. The decision to partition the country was influenced by then Indian politicians. It could be a consequence of political situation arising then. Britain never forced it."
