Archive · 26 Jul 2026
India to Discuss Only PoJK with Pakistan: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India will only talk to Pakistan about Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), which India considers part of its territory.
He made this statement during the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations, remembering the soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War.
Singh also said that India will strongly respond to any threats from Pakistan.
He highlighted India's progress in technology and innovation, contrasting it with Pakistan's support for terrorism.
The event included tributes to the soldiers who died in the Kargil War and demonstrations of modern defence technologies.
India will only discuss Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) with Pakistan, asserting it as an integral part of India.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's resolve to counter terrorism and any threats to its sovereignty.
Operation Sindoor in May 2025 demonstrated India's capability to respond decisively to terrorist threats.
The Kargil War in 1999 was commemorated, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers.
Singh contrasted India's progress in technology and innovation with Pakistan's support for terrorism and infiltration.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- What
- India will hold talks with Pakistan only on Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)
- When
- July 26, 2026, during Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations
- Where
- Kargil War Memorial, Drass
- Why
- To assert India's sovereignty and territorial integrity
India's Stance
Pakistan's Stance
Territorial Claims
India's Stance
India asserts that Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is an integral part of India under illegal occupation by Pakistan.
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan claims PoJK as part of its territory.
Terrorism
India's Stance
India accuses Pakistan of institutionalizing terrorism as a state policy.
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan denies these allegations and accuses India of human rights violations in Kashmir.
- Event
- Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorations
- Location
- Kargil War Memorial, Drass
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Operation Sindoor
- May 2025
- Kargil War
- 1999
- Casualties in Kargil War
- 545 soldiers
- Defence Minister
- Rajnath Singh
Sources
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