No talks with Pakistan except on PoK: Rajnath

NEW DELHI, July 26: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday made it clear that India will not hold any talks with Pakistan except on the issue of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which he said is an inseparable part of India and remains under illegal occupation.

Addressing the Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorative event at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Singh said Pakistan has turned terrorism into a part of its state policy. He asserted that there is little difference between Pakistan's military establishment and the terrorist groups it supports, warning that any attempt to challenge India's sovereignty would be met with an even stronger response from the Indian armed forces.

Referring to Operation Sindoor, the Defence Minister said the Indian Army had already dealt a decisive blow to terrorists and those backing them. He said the operation demonstrated India's preparedness and ability to respond firmly to any act of aggression.

Paying tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives in the 1999 Kargil War, Singh said the victory was not only a military and diplomatic achievement but also a lasting symbol of the courage, determination and sacrifice of India's armed forces. He noted that the names engraved on the Kargil War Memorial belong to people from every part of the country, reflecting India's unity across regions, religions and communities.

Comparing the journey of India and Pakistan nearly 27 years after the Kargil War, Singh said India has moved ahead with advances. In contrast, he said Pakistan continues to promote terrorism, radicalisation, proxy warfare and cross-border infiltration.
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