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India's response today

By Atul Aneja

NEW DELHI MAY 27 . While keeping a detailed reaction on hold, India today said that its response to the Pakistan President, Pervez Musharraf's televised address tonight will be shaped by the "totality'' of his statements and observations since January 12.

According to the spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Nirupama Rao, the External Affairs Minister, Jaswant Singh, India will respond comprehensively to the General's address on Tuesday afternoon.

India, while defining its response will also include Gen. Musharraf's recent interview to the Washington Post.

In response to a question, the spokesperson said India would seek to "verify'' Gen. Musharraf's words with concrete action on the ground.

Asked to comment on the General's observations on support to Kashmir, the spokesperson said Jammu and Kashmir was an integral part of India.

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