'Illegal Occupation': India Lodges Strong Protest With Pakistan Over 'General Elections' In PoK

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• 'Illegal Occupation': India Lodges Strong Protest With Pakistan Over 'General Elections' In PoK Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 18:54 IST India has repeatedly objected to Pakistan's administrative, political and constitutional measures in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying it is an integral part of Indian territory.
• Rapid Read India has repeatedly asserted that the J&K region, including Gilgit-Baltistan, comes under New Delhi's control.
• (PTI) India on Friday lodged a strong protest with Pakistan regarding the latter’s plans to hold “general elections" in Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on June 7. Pakistan is set to hold elections in PoK’s Gilgit Baltistan after six years on June 7 to elect 33 members to its legislative assembly.
• India has repeatedly objected to Pakistan’s administrative, political and constitutional measures in Gilgit-Baltistan, arguing that such actions have no legal basis and do not alter India’s claim over the region.
• In a press statement, the Ministry of External...