Residents of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir responded to the protests with a blend of worry and resolve. Those deeply impacted by the unrest emphasized the necessity for a resolution to tackle fundamental grievances.
Union Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that he is declaring from the pious land of Prayagraj that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) belongs to India and the nation will take it back.
The international community and human rights bodies should take cognizance of human rights violations in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the last day of his electioneering in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Saturday.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that the Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir will become part of India within six months after Prime Minister Modi is re-elected for his third term.
While addressing a press briefing on Friday, Jaiswal noted that the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir were not getting the benefit of their resources. He reiterated that the Union Territories of Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir are and will always remain integral parts of India.
She stated, "Violent protests were happening in PoJK, and Ahmed Farhad reported on the incident. He was very vocal about the situation in PoJK. I urge all Kashmiris and the Joint Awami Action Committee to raise their voices for his immediate release."
Haq was referring to the deaths of three young men who died after being shot by paramilitary personnel at a press conference held at the Civil Secretariat.
To a question on what would China's response be if India crossed the 'Lakshman Rekha' and integrated PoJK to the Union of India, given that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor passes through Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan, the External Affairs Minister said, "I don't believe there's
"China is wanting to keep PoJK on its side because... the project of CPEC, China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, goes through various portions of PoJK, and China would be very keen to occupy the airfield, etc., in PoJK for its own military benefit."
Speaking to ANI, PK Sehgal said that people have held protests in PoJK despite Pakistani police, rangers and paramilitary forces firing on them. He stated that PoK activists have asked India to help them out as far as the current situation is concerned in PoJK.