Pakistan’s obsession with Kashmir resurfaced yet again, as it took issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest ‘Mann Ki Baat’ podcast. The response? A predictable, tired script from Islamabad, accusing India of “misleading” the world about the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
India’s Strong Response
But India, unbothered as ever, made it clear: Kashmir is ours, always has been, always will be. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed Pakistan’s remarks outright, advising the neighboring country to focus on its own economic freefall, internal instability, and rising terrorism, instead of meddling in India’s affairs.
“Pakistan should focus on addressing its own challenges rather than making baseless comments about India’s internal affairs,”
said Jaiswal.
Kashmir’s Progress Since Article 370 Abrogation
Let’s talk facts. Since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, Jammu and Kashmir has seen record-breaking tourism, improved employment rates, and infrastructural growth. The streets that were once tense with protests and curfews are now bustling with tourists, business, and a sense of normalcy that was long denied to the region.
Pakistan’s Repeated Propaganda
Yet, Pakistan, unwilling to let go of its old rhetoric, continues to peddle propaganda on international platforms—forgetting that the world has moved on. Even its closest allies have stopped entertaining its Kashmir theatrics.
For decades, Pakistan has used Kashmir as a distraction from its own crumbling democracy, rising extremist factions, and deepening economic crisis. The same story, the same victim card—just a different year.
The Reality Check
India, on the other hand, is rebuilding Kashmir with jobs, investments, and hope. The people of Jammu and Kashmir are moving forward, while Pakistan remains stuck in its self-inflicted cycle of instability and misplaced priorities.
Final Message: No More Debate
The message from New Delhi is clear: Kashmir is not a debate—it’s a reality. And no amount of press releases from Islamabad will change that.
