Gwadar, Once Offered to India, Now a Vital Pakistani Port City
09 Apr 2024 01:37 AM IST
Gwadar, now a pivotal port city in Pakistan, was once offered to India back in the 1950s. This revelation comes amidst political scrutiny as the BJP, in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, criticized the Congress for ceding the strategic Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in the 1970s, accusing them of compromising national integrity and interests. However, the lesser-known fact remains that Gwadar's offer to India didn't enter mainstream political discourse.
