WATCH: Indian diplomat objects to 'incorrect' map at Dhaka seminar, says J&K is part of India

An Indian diplomat posted in Bangladesh publicly objected to the display of a map during a foreign policy seminar in Dhaka after it allegedly portrayed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, prompting an immediate clarification from the organisers.

The incident, which was captured on video and later circulated on social media, took place during a policy discussion attended by diplomats, academics and foreign affairs experts in the Bangladeshi capital.

The video shows Puja Jha, Second Secretary at the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, interrupting the proceedings to raise concerns over the map being displayed on a screen at the venue.

Diplomat raises objection

Addressing the organisers during the event, Jha challenged the depiction of India's boundaries and reiterated New Delhi's position on Jammu and Kashmir.

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"The map of India displayed here is incorrect. Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India," she said.

Her remarks drew attention to India's long-standing stance that the entire Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is an inseparable part of the country and must be represented accordingly in public, academic and official forums.

Map sparks controversy

According to reports, the map shown during the seminar allegedly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, triggering the Indian diplomat's intervention.

India has consistently opposed maps and representations that, in its view, mischaracterise its territorial boundaries.

New Delhi maintains that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inalienable part of India and routinely raises objections when maps displayed by foreign entities, organisations or institutions deviate from its official position.

Organisers respond

Following Jha's objection, former Bangladeshi diplomat Tariq A Karim, who was associated with the seminar, addressed the issue and sought to clarify the circumstances surrounding the map's use.

According to reports, Karim said the map had been included for representational  purpose and was not intended to reflect any political viewpoint, territorial claim or official position.

The clarification was issued shortly after the Indian diplomat raised her concerns during the event.

With inputs from agencies