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No-war pact with Pak meaningless: BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thurday said it would be difficult for India and Pakistan to have a no-war pact as proposed by Pakistan President Gen Pervez Musharraf unless Islamabad stopped aiding and abetting cross-border terrorism.

"We want peace. As regards his (Musharraf's) offer of a no-war pact, until Pakistan stops aiding and abetting cross border terrorism and sabotage activities in this country, how can such a pact be meaningful?" senior leader J P Mathur asked.

To a question that Musharraf was constantly referring to Kashmir due to domestic compulsions, Mathur said, "It is not our concern what pressures are on him within Pakistan, as it is for him to deal with them. We are concerned with our national interest."

"Our purpose was to take the high road of reconciliation and friendship. But it has almost been spoilt by the arrogant and jehadi attitude of the Pakistan president," he said.

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