“Very much on agenda”: India reiterates stand on retrieving Pakistan-Occupied Jammu-Kashmir

May 02, 2023

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): Narendra Modi-led Central Government has been vocal about India’s claim over Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK). Recently, Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated that POJK is an integral part of India, and the government's policy is to maintain its claim on the region. Singh has also called for the international community to recognise India's sovereignty over POJK and put pressure on Pakistan to vacate the region. In addition, he has emphasised the importance of the development of the region, including the provision of basic amenities and infrastructure to the people living there. Singh made the remarks during an interaction with the London-based Jammu & Kashmir origin social groups and students. Overall, Singh's statements reflect the Indian government's stance on POJK and its efforts to assert its claim over the region. Union Minister continued that the repeal of Article 370 has given the people of Jammu and Kashmir a sense of belonging. Union Minister Jitendra Singh is on a six-day visit to the United Kingdom.