Jaishankar Calls for Pakistan to Return PoK to Resolve Kashmir Issue

The Indian External Affairs Minister emphasized India's progress in Kashmir while Omar Abdullah urged action on territories held by both Pakistan and China.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated at Chatham House in London that the Kashmir issue is largely resolved, with only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) remaining to be addressed.
Jaishankar highlighted steps taken by the Indian government, including the abrogation of Article 370, economic development, and high-turnout elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah challenged the central government to reclaim not only PoK but also Aksai Chin, the region under Chinese occupation since 1962.
Abdullah criticized the BJP for failing to act during past opportunities, such as the Kargil War, and questioned the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories in 2019.
Pakistan's Foreign Office rejected Jaishankar's remarks, reiterating its stance that Jammu and Kashmir's status should be determined through a UN-supervised plebiscite.