Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday called on international bodies to address human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Speaking at an election rally in Khurda, Odisha, Singh emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "Human rights are being violated in PoK international human rights agencies should take cognisance of the happenings in PoK."
He also claimed that the residents of PoK now wish to join India rather than remain under Pakistani administration.
Singh recounted, "I had earlier said we need not attack anyone, they will come on their own. Two days ago, I saw a video in which people of PoK were seen uprooting a Pakistani flag-post." He reiterated, "PoK is and will remain an integral part of India."
Discussing the reduction of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir under the NDA government, Singh noted that incidents have significantly decreased, contrasting this with the numerous attacks during the previous UPA regime.
Singh highlighted that India has never aggressed against another country or tried to seize their land, whereas Pakistan has continually attempted to create unrest in India.
Addressing additional rallies in Rairakhol in Sambalpur and Patana in Keonjhar, Singh criticized Congress for making unfeasible promises of religious-based reservations, which he stated are unconstitutional, referencing a Supreme Court rejection of such reservations in two universities.
He lauded the Modi government for abolishing 'triple talaq' and emphasized that the BJP's politics aim to build the nation, not just garner votes.
Singh criticized the Congress and BJD for Odisha's lack of development, claiming that from Jawaharlal Nehru to Manmohan Singh, they failed to eradicate poverty, whereas PM Modi has lifted 25 crore people out of poverty. He cited Modi's provision of pucca houses, piped water, free cooking gas, foodgrains, and toilets to the poor as significant achievements.
He proclaimed, "With Ram Lalla coming to his temple, Ram Rajya will be established in India," and criticized the BJD government for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health scheme in Odisha. Singh promised that the BJP would implement it if they came to power in the state.
Lastly, Singh accused the BJD government of mishandling the keys to Lord Jagannath's treasury in Puri, pledging, "The BJP will open Lord Jagannath's Ratna Bhandar in Puri temple after it forms the government in Odisha".
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