External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has stated that resolving the Jammu & Kashmir issue needs Pakistan to return the land it occupies illegally. While speaking at Chatham House, a London-based think tank, Jaishankar addressed a variety of topics, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and India’s position on the region. Jaishankar discussed the changes in Kashmir, starting with the removal of Article 370, which revoked the region’s special status.
He further added, :”he second step was focused on economic growth and increased activity in the region” Lastly, he highlighted the recent assembly elections in Kashmir, which led to the formation of a new government under Omar Abdullah, though Kashmir remains a Union Territory. Jasihankar said, “In Kashmir, we have done a good job solving most of it. I think removing Article 370 was one step”.
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