Sat Jun 14 00:00:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the article and a rewritten version as a news article, focusing on the Indian perspective as per the provided context:

**Summary:**

The White House denies reports that Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was invited to the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington D.C. The denial follows criticism, especially from India and within the U.S., regarding the potential invitation. Indian concerns stem from Munir’s past statements and perceived anti-India stance. Pakistani diaspora groups in the U.S. planned protests against Munir, even before the White House denial, due to political unrest in Pakistan.

**News Article:**

**U.S. Denies Inviting Pakistani Army Chief to Anniversary Parade Amid Indian Concerns**

**Washington D.C. (June 14, 2025)** – The White House has vehemently denied reports that Pakistan’s Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, was invited to the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington D.C., scheduled for today. The denial comes after significant backlash, particularly from India, which viewed the potential invitation as a diplomatic misstep.

“This is false. No foreign military leaders were invited,” a White House official stated, directly addressing reports originating from South Asian media outlets.

The rumored invitation had drawn sharp criticism in India, where Munir is seen as holding anti-India sentiments. Derek Grossman, a defence analyst at RAND Corporation, labelled the hypothetical invitation a “diplomatic setback” for India.

India’s Opposition Congress Party echoed these concerns. “Failed Marshal Asim Munir… gets a special invitation to go to America on U.S. Army Day on June 14, which is incomprehensible,” stated Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, referencing previous controversial statements made by Munir. The Congress party also implied the invitation was a failure of the Indian ruling government’s diplomatic efforts.

The controversy highlights the delicate geopolitical balance in the region and the importance of perceived signaling in international relations. Before the White House denial, factions of the Pakistani diaspora in the U.S. had planned protests against Munir, citing “Undeclared Martial Law” in Pakistan.

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