Published 21:42 IST, September 27th 2019
Imran Khan cites American movie 'Death Wish' to justify terrorism
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan used the movie ‘Death Wish’ as a means to justify acts of terrorism
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, September 27, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan used the movie ‘Death Wish’ to justify people picking up arms against the Indian state. He made several gaffes in his speech, including a reference to PM Narendra Modi as ‘President’. Causing further embarrassment to the Pakistani military establishment, he made a departure from their official line by referring to Jammu and Kashmir solely as ‘Kashmir’. He made no qualms about threatening India about the possibility of another Pulwama-like attack and also, indirectly admitted that India had bombed Balakot.
‘Death Wish’ reference
Khan sought to make a mockery of the Kashmir issue by referring to an American thriller movie released in 2018. He propagated the theory that a certain community in India would indulge in terror activities due to denial of justice, just like how things panned out in the movie 'Death Wish'.
The Pakistan PM opined, “I know, we have been brought up with films. In Western films, this good decent guy doesn’t get justice and he decides to pick up a gun and start seeking justice. There was a film made in New York. It was a famous film called ‘Death Wish’. This guy gets mugged or his wife gets killed or something. His family cannot get justice. He picks up a gun and he goes around shooting muggers.”
PM Modi's speech at the UNGA
Earlier, PM Modi spoke extensively on India's roadmap for the future, underlined the achievements of his government and outlined his vision for the global community.
He said,"This year the whole world is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. His message of truth and non-violence is very relevant for us even today for peace, progress, and development of the world." The PM further added, "We believe that terrorism is not a challenge for any one country, but for all countries and of mankind as a whole. So for the sake of humanity, all the world has to unite against terror."
Updated 23:16 IST, September 27th 2019