Manama, May 24 -- All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MP Asaduddin Owaisi, part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, referred to Pakistan as a "failed state" during an interaction with prominent figures in Bahrain.

During the interaction, Owaisi said, "Our government has sent us over here...so that the world knows the threat India has been facing since last so many years. Unfortunately, we have lost so many innocent lives. This problem emanates from Pakistan only. Unless and until Pakistan stops promoting, aiding and sponsoring these terrorist groups, this problem won't go away."

He further added, "Our government has taken all the steps to protect the lives of every Indian. This govt has made very clear ...