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'Answered public discontent with bullets and repression': MEA slams Pakistan over 'farce' PoK polls
The Times of India • • world
Key Points:
- The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the recent local elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) as a "complete farce," accusing Pakistani forces of violence, blackouts, intimidation, and repression against civilians.
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that since June, at least 90 civilians have been killed during a crackdown by the Pakistani establishment, which he said is trying to manufacture legitimacy through these elections.
- Jaiswal urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable and criticized its human rights record, highlighting ongoing public protests and disruptions during the PoK elections.
- The MEA also called on Pakistan to take decisive action against cross-border terrorism, referencing a viral video of Lashkar-e-Taiba members claiming losses allegedly linked to Indian agencies.
- These statements come amid increased international scrutiny of Pakistan’s role in terrorism and its governance in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
