Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to the Indian community living in Morocco and said that he was very sure that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) would become a part of India without any military action. He made it clear that the growing calls for freedom from the present government in PoK are a natural step toward integration. Singh remembered a similar statement he made five years ago in which he said that PoK would say, “Main bhi Bharat hoon” (I am also India). He was hopeful that this day would come.
Mir Yar Baloch Says He Fully Backs India’s Stand
Mir Yar Baloch, a well-known Baloch leader and the first president of the Republic of Balochistan, has publicly said that he supports India’s stance on PoK. Baloch praised India’s togetherness and determination in the face of Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism in an open letter to Indian leaders, including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. He talked about how India and Balochistan share a cultural history and used the Hinglaj Mata temple as an example of this connection.
Baloch support shows that India’s goals are becoming more in line with the goals of the Baloch people, who want to be free from Pakistani rule. His support shows that he shares a desire for fairness and independence in the area.
Implications for strategy and changes in the region
When India’s views on PoK and Balochistan’s desire for freedom come together, it could have big strategic effects. India sees the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a security danger, and an independent Balochistan would make it harder for Pakistan to use Gwadar to reach the Arabian Sea. This alignment could change the way things work in the area and bring India and Balochistan closer together.
The future of PoK and Balochistan will depend on how the international community reacts to the situation as it changes. By taking a strong stand and getting support from Balochistan, India could change the political situation in the region.
