Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Monday made a sharp comment on Pakistan’s political situation, stating that “democracy and Pakistan don’t go together.”

Jaiswal’s remarks came during the weekly MEA briefing, when he was asked about the state of democracy in the neighbouring country, particularly in light of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the ongoing protests there.

Responding to a question on the perceived weakening of democratic institutions in Pakistan, Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring developments but declined to offer further comment.

"We keep a close eye on every development in Pakistan. But regarding democracy, you're saying that ‘democracy in Pakistan is becoming weak and its strengths are being weakened’. Democracy and Pakistan don

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