India strongly refuted Pakistan's "two-nation" theory, asserting that Pakistan's sole connection to India is the liberation of illegally occupied territories. This response followed Pakistan's army chief's endorsement of the theory, emphasizing fundamental differences between Hindus and Muslims. Assam's Chief Minister reacted by stressing the need to strengthen India's nationhood, dharma, and civilizational values.
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