External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s stance that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is an integral part of India, citing a resolution of the Indian Parliament. Jaishankar emphasized that PoK never left India’s consciousness and criticized the delay in addressing the situation. He also discussed the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, attributing separatism and extremism to its presence. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh echoed similar sentiments, expressing confidence that the people of PoK would eventually seek to be with India considering its progress and increasing global stature.
India Asserts PoK Belongs to It, Stresses Abrogation of Article 370
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