New Delhi [India], March 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Indresh Kumar, drew a comparison between the progress of India and Pakistan, and said that while the former emerged as a global power by choosing the path of peace and development, the latter embraced division and terrorism.

'Everything that is born will eventually perish. The same will happen with Pakistan. But India is eternal, unborn, and immortal. By choosing the path of peace and development, India has emerged as a global power, whereas Pakistan embraced division and terrorism, leading to its current struggles with separatism and internal rebellion,' Indresh Kumar said at an Iftar gathering in New Delhi on Saturday.

He further said that due to its 'brutality and internal instability', even Pakistan's identity politics is now at risk.

'Even Muslims in Pakistan do not feel safe in the country that was created in the name of their identity. Ordinary Pakistanis fear that China will take over their land, and this fear is deeply troubling them. While all religions and communities in India promote brotherhood and peace, Pakistan is nearing its natural demise and is on the verge of breaking into four parts,' he added.

Reacting on the recent hijack of the Jaffar Express by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), Indresh Kumar said that Pakistan's military and government policies have completely disillusioned its citizens, with terrorism and military dictatorship making life unbearable for the common man.

'In India, people of all religions come together to celebrate each other's festivals with love and harmony. Meanwhile, Pakistan is engulfed in hatred, terrorism, and radicalism. This proves that India's path is the right one, while Pakistan is paying the price for its mistakes,' he said.

The Iftar gathering was attended by Iqbal Singh Lalpura (Chairman, National Commission for Minorities), Dr. Shahid Akhtar (Acting Chairman, NCMEI), Senior Journalist Shahid Sayeed, Jhandewalan Temple Trustee Ravindra Goyal, and Amin Syed Afsar Ali Nizami (from Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah), among other religious and social leaders.

Before the Iftar, Imam Umair Ilyasi led a special prayer for peace and harmony, which filled the atmosphere with positive energy.

Iqbal Singh Lalpura remarked, 'India's strength lies in its diversity. We celebrate all festivals together--be it Ramzan, Holi, Eid, or Easter.'

Acting Chairman, NCMEI, Shahid Akhtar stated, 'True progress and harmony come only through education and awareness. When we embrace each other through knowledge and understanding, real development becomes possible.' (ANI)