An Indian diplomat in Bangladesh publicly objected to the display of a map during a foreign policy seminar in Dhaka, after it allegedly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, prompting organisers to issue an immediate clarification. The incident involved Puja Jha, Second Secretary at the Indian High Commission, and was captured on video before circulating widely on social media.
The seminar, attended by diplomats, academics and foreign‑affairs experts, featured a presentation in which the disputed map appeared on a screen. Jha interrupted the proceedings to challenge the depiction, stating: “The map of India displayed here is incorrect. Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India.” Her intervention drew attention from attendees and sparked a brief pause in the event.
Organisers responded quickly, acknowledging the concern and clarifying that the map had been sourced from external material and did not reflect the seminar’s official position. They assured participants that the error would be corrected and emphasised that no political message was intended.
The video of the exchange, shared by journalists and commentators, showed Jha raising the objection firmly but diplomatically, underscoring India’s long‑standing stance on Jammu and Kashmir’s territorial integrity. The moment highlighted the sensitivity surrounding cartographic representations in international forums, particularly in South Asia where border issues remain politically charged.
The incident also triggered discussion online, with many users praising the diplomat’s swift response. Indian officials have consistently maintained that any misrepresentation of national boundaries must be addressed immediately in diplomatic settings.
The seminar continued after the clarification, but the episode underscored how even academic events can become flashpoints for geopolitical sensitivities, especially involving India‑Pakistan territorial disputes.