S Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh Lead India's Stand on PoK, Pakistan Trembles

India on PoK: EAM Jaishankar and Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh have been instrumental in supporting India's stance on the PoK issue during this critical time. Their strong words underscore India's unwavering conviction that all of Jammu and Kashmir, including PoK, legally belongs to India.

Diplomatic Outreach and Responses

Regarding the Kashmir dispute, India's interactions with its neighbors have also became more intense. Following the mention of the Kashmir problem in a joint statement from Pakistan and Iran, India contacted Iran on April 25. Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Minister, however, voiced displeasure with India's assertiveness and quickly disputed India's claim on PoK.

Escalating Tensions and Responses

Tension has increased in Pakistan in response to India's hard stance on the PoK. The Pakistani Foreign Office warned that such rhetoric posed a serious threat to regional peace and security and denounced what it called a "alarming surge in provocative statements" from India. India has maintained its stance in the face of Pakistan's protests.

Future Prospects

Indian authorities including Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and EAM S Jaishankar have reaffirmed their commitment to preserving India's territorial integrity despite the ongoing tensions. In a statement released on April 21, Rajnath Singh expressed optimism that, given the current circumstances, the people of PoK would soon seek to be reunited with India.

Upholding Territorial Sovereignty

India's resolute position on the PoK problem demonstrates its dedication to preserving its territorial sovereignty and demonstrates its strong belief in defending the rights of the Jammu and Kashmiri people.