India mocks sham election in PoK, says cosmetic exercise to cover up violations
India condemned the recent local elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), labeling them a 'cosmetic exercise' aimed at obscuring human rights violations. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that these elections do not alter India's claim over Jammu and Kashmir, which it considers integral to its territory. He emphasized that ongoing protests in PoK stem from economic exploitation and denial of fundamental rights by Pakistan.