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India reasserts stand on Kashmir after U.S. claims

Indias Official Stand

  • India reaffirmed that Jammu & Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the matter must be resolved within the framework of bilateral ties, without third-party mediation.
  • India emphasized that there is no change in its “long-standing national position” on Kashmir.

Relevance : GS 2(International Relations),GS 3(Internal Security)

Focus on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)

  • MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that India’s only concern is the vacation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
  • India considers PoK as illegally occupied Indian territory.

Context: Operation Sindoor

  • The remarks come in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor, conducted on May 7, where India targeted nine terror locations in Pakistan and PoK.
  • Operation Sindoor is part of India’s efforts to counter cross-border terrorism.

U.S. Remarks on Mediation

  • U.S. President Donald Trump claimed involvement in reducing hostilities between India and Pakistan.
  • He reiterated this in a speech in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, suggesting a behind-the-scenes role.

Clarification on Trade Talks

  • India clarified that trade issues were not discussed in recent India-U.S. conversations.
  • This was to counter speculation about U.S. pressure linking strategic and trade ties with regional peace moves.

Strategic Implications

  • India’s statement aims to reject third-party interference, especially from global powers like the U.S.
  • It underlines India’s assertion of sovereignty and territorial integrity over J&K.

Summary Point

  • India seeks to maintain bilateral diplomatic primacy over the Kashmir issue while countering both terrorism and external narratives that could internationalize the matter.

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