Union Home Minister Amit Shah remained firm in his stance that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is an integral part of India and no one could deny this right. Shah also stated that pro-active steps would be taken at the right time to address the PoK issue while considering the prevailing domestic and global scenarios. Amidst mass protests in PoK against taxation and subsidy reduction, Shah emphasized that India does not intend to assert its authority based on the internal disputes within the region. Reaffirming the BJP’s belief, Shah declared that PoK rightfully belongs to India. Meanwhile, Shah criticized Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar and JKNC leader Farooq Abdullah for their comments regarding Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities.