'Pakistan is not wearing bangles, has atom bomb': Farooq Abdullah's Stark Warning Amid PoK Merger Discussion
In a recent surge of political statements and counterstatements concerning the sensitive topic of Kashmir, particularly Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Indian politics has once again been thrust into a whirlwind of controversy and national security debates. The statement made by Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) chief Farooq Abdullah in reaction to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s optimistic prediction about PoK merging with India has sparked a significant uproar. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in an interview with PTI, expressed a sentiment that PoK's residents would, on their own volition, seek to become part of India, implying a peaceful and self-motivated reunion rather than one achieved through force. This statement, meant to reflect hope and a peaceful path forward, however, was met with a harsh reality check from Farooq Abdullah. Abdullah's response was not just a reminder of the complex geo-political realities but also a grim warning about the stakes involved...
