“Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is the biggest example of the failure of India’s history, the then Nehru government, and its foreign policy. Since Nehru considered himself the greatest messiah of peace, he made not one but several mistakes, the consequences of which the country is suffering today,” said Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh at the PoJK Sankalp Diwas program. The event was organized by the Jammu Kashmir Peoples Forum and Mirpur PoJK Sacrifice Committee at the Indian Society of International Law auditorium in Delhi.
The Union Minister stated, “The partition of India was the biggest blunder in the country’s history. It was done solely to fulfill the ambitions of two individuals, Nehru and Jinnah.”
Referring to PoJK, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, “When our army reached Mirpur and was reclaiming our land, a ceasefire was declared, and PoJK was born. Nehru fixed the borders there and then took the issue to the UN.”
Dr. Singh added, “If Nehru had not declared a ceasefire and had not taken the matter to the UN, PoJK would have been entirely a part of Jammu and Kashmir today.”
He said, “Nehru made one mistake after another, due to which India lost thousands of square kilometers of land.”
“PoJK, PoTL, and CoTL are and will remain an integral part of India, and the Modi government is committed to their liberation. I cannot predict when PoJK will be liberated, but I assure you that the return of PoJK is possible only under the Modi government,” Dr. Jitendra Singh further stated.
He added, “Our government has dedicated three generations to fulfill the resolution of abrogating Article 370 and the liberation of PoJK, and our BJP government is fully committed to the liberation of PoJK.”
Return of PoJK Possible Only Under Modi Government – Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
Speaking as a guest at the event, India’s Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, while discussing the resolution passed by Parliament, said, “When the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir was discussed, it was said that it would never be possible. But the Modi government, through its commitment, made the impossible possible. Today, no political party can even think about restoring Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.”
Referring to PoJK, Tushar Mehta said, “For the first time in the country’s Parliament, Home Minister Amit Shah thundered, stating that Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir was, is, and will remain a part of India, and we are ready to lay down our lives for the return of PoJK.”
He added, “Today, the country has such a strong government that we are confident that if the return of PoJK is possible, it is only possible under the BJP government led by Prime Minister Modi.”
Tushar Mehta further mentioned Pakistan’s and PoJK’s economic conditions, stating, “Today, Pakistan is facing the worst economic crisis in its history. In PoJK, there is a severe shortage of basic necessities. There is no flour to eat in PoJK, and nearly 35% of PoJK’s population is suffering from unemployment. After the abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, the unprecedented development work taking place has made the people of PoJK also desire to join India. The day is not far when the people of PoJK will themselves launch a movement to merge with India.”
“Pakistan has given PoJK the pseudonym ‘Azad Kashmir’ (AJK), which we must first change. We all must first go to Wikipedia and remove the name ‘Azad Kashmir’ from there because it is nothing but Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), and PoJK is an integral part of India.”
What is India’s Resolution?
Liberation of the Occupied Territories of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh
Did you know that a large part of Jammu-Kashmir and Ladakh is still under the illegal occupation of Pakistan and China? At the time of independence in 1947, the total area of Jammu and Kashmir was 2,22,236 square kilometers, which included Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, and Gilgit. Currently, 54.4% of this area (1.21 lakh square kilometers) is under the illegal occupation of Pakistan and China.
At the time of India’s independence in 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh of the undivided Jammu and Kashmir princely state was in favor of accession to India. However, due to Pandit Nehru’s condition of handing over power to Sheikh Abdullah, the situation remained unresolved, giving Pakistan an opportunity to invade. On October 22, 1947, the Pakistani army entered Jammu and Kashmir. The then Prime Minister of Pakistan, Liaquat Ali Khan, and military officers had pre-planned this invasion, as described by Pakistani officer Akbar Khan in his book Raiders in Kashmir.
On October 26, 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession to India, after which the Indian Army reached Srinagar on October 27 and launched an operation to liberate the areas occupied by Pakistan. The Indian Army had gained the upper hand in the war. On January 1, 1948, Nehru raised the issue in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to draw the international community’s attention to Pakistan’s invasion of Jammu and Kashmir. In response, Pakistan falsely claimed that its army was not involved, but when the United Nations Commission (UNCIP) investigated, it found that the Pakistani army was indeed involved in the invasion and declared it an “aggressor.”
The Indian Army was fully prepared to regain control, but under pressure from the United Nations, a ceasefire was declared on January 1, 1949, leaving a large part of Jammu and Kashmir under Pakistan’s illegal occupation. Similarly, as part of a British and Pakistani conspiracy, Major Brown hoisted the Pakistani flag in Gilgit-Baltistan on November 2, 1947, and after the UN ceasefire declaration in 1949, this region also remained under Pakistan’s illegal occupation. However, the Pakistani constitution also clearly states that PoJK is not part of Pakistan, as reiterated in a decision by the AJK Supreme Court.
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Additionally, a vast area of 37,000 square kilometers in Ladakh is under Chinese occupation. China captured this territory during the 1962 war under Nehru’s rule. Furthermore, the 5,180 square kilometers of the Shaksgam Valley was illegally ceded to China by Pakistan under the Sino-Pak Agreement of 1963. In total, 42,735 square kilometers of land is under Chinese occupation.
1947 PoJK Massacre: A Forgotten History
Pakistan’s attack on Jammu and Kashmir was not just a military operation but a well-planned massacre. Innocent Hindus and Sikhs were brutally killed, and women were abducted and exploited.
Muzaffarabad Massacre: Between October 23-26, 1947, the Pakistani army and trained invaders carried out looting, rape, and killings for several days. Around 4,500-5,000 Hindus and Sikhs were killed, and over 1,600 women were abducted.
Mirpur Massacre: On October 24-25, 1947, Pakistani soldiers killed over 20,000 Hindus and Sikhs in Mirpur, and more than 3,500 Hindus and Sikhs were taken hostage. Hundreds of women were sold in markets in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Arabia.
Kotli and Bhimber Massacre: Kotli, a tehsil of Mirpur, had a population of about 6,000, half Hindu and half Muslim. For nearly two months, all Hindus in Kotli were held hostage. The Pakistani army carried out large-scale looting, abductions, and brutally killed thousands of women, children, and men. Bhimber fell to the invaders on October 28, Mendhar on November 3, and Bagh on November 10, 1947. In every town and village, Hindus and Sikhs were massacred, and women were abducted or subjected to mass rape before being killed.
Rajouri Massacre: The memories of Diwali in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, still send shivers down the spines of its people. By November, the invaders had captured most parts of Poonch district. Due to this attack, many people gathered in Rajouri town. Between November 10-12, Pakistani soldiers carried out a massacre, the likes of which are rare in history. According to official figures, at least 30,000 Hindus and Sikhs were killed.
Baramulla Massacre: Between October 24 and November 9, 1947, under ‘Operation Gulmarg,’ Pakistani soldiers unleashed a wave of looting, arson, rape, and killings in Baramulla town and nearby Hindu-majority villages.
PoJK Displaced People’s Struggle: Due to Pakistan’s invasion, millions of Hindus and Sikhs were forced to leave their homes. Even today, these millions of displaced people are settled in different parts of India and are struggling. This massacre is a dark chapter in history that receives little attention in India, but it remains alive in the memories of millions of displaced people.
Details on PoJK, PoTL & CoTL
PoJK (Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir) – 13,297 sq km
In 1947-48, Pakistan illegally occupied this region, which includes Mirpur and Muzaffarabad. Historically, this area has been an integral part of Jammu and Kashmir.
PoTL (Pakistan-Occupied Territories of Ladakh) – 67,791 sq km
This part of undivided Jammu and Kashmir holds immense strategic and geopolitical significance. Since 1947, Pakistan has been exploiting the natural resources of Gilgit-Baltistan.
CoTL (China-Occupied Territories of Ladakh) – 42,735 sq km
After the 1962 war, China occupied around 37,000 sq km of land, including Aksai Chin, and in 1963, Pakistan ceded 5,180 sq km of the Shaksgam Valley to China. This territory is strategically vital and an essential part of India’s sovereignty.
National Pledge for India’s Unity and Sovereignty
Every Indian citizen must commit to the cause of reclaiming PoJK, PoTL, and CoTL to safeguard the nation’s unity and territorial integrity. A mass movement driven by public consensus, nationalist awareness, and diplomatic-military efforts is necessary to liberate these Indian territories.
India’s Resolution
On February 22, 1994, the Indian Parliament unanimously passed a resolution affirming:
Jammu and Kashmir was, is, and will always remain an integral part of India.
India will firmly counter any conspiracy against its unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Pakistan must vacate the territories it has occupied through aggression.
Any interference in India’s internal matters will be strongly opposed.
