PoK, our personal half, will return by itself and say I’m India: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday (May 29) asserted that the day just isn’t far when Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will return to India by itself, declaring, “I am India, I have come back.” He emphasised the deep-rooted connection the individuals of PoK really feel with India and expressed confidence in eventual reunification.

Addressing the Inaugural Plenary of CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) Annual Business Summit-2025, Singh mentioned India’s defence export was lower than Rs 1000 crore 10 years in the past; it has now reached report determine of Rs 23,500 crore. 

Make-in-India in defence is crucial: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister mentioned that throughout Operation Sindoor, the individuals of the entire nation have seen, understood, and felt the success of the Make in India marketing campaign. “Today, it has been proven that Make-in-India in defence is essential not only for India’s security but also for its prosperity,” mentioned Singh. He highlighted that in Operation Sindoor, India’s indigenous defence techniques shocked the complete world by demonstrating their functionality and power.

“We are not just manufacturing fighter jets or missile systems; we are also preparing for next-generation warfare technologies,” underlining the country’s focus on building a self-reliant and future-ready defence ecosystem,” he mentioned.

“You saw how we first destroyed the terrorist hideouts and then the enemy’s military bases and airbases. ‘Karne ko hum kuch aur bhi kar sakte the’, but we presented a great example of coordination of power and restraint to the world…,” mentioned  Singh.

People in PoK really feel a deep reference to India: Rajnath Singh

Singh reaffirmed India’s emotional and cultural ties with PoK, stating, “India always speaks of connecting hearts, not dividing them.” He expressed confidence that “the day is not far when our own part, PoK, will return on its own, saying — ‘I am India, I have come back.'”

He additional added that “most people in PoK feel a deep connection with India; only a few have been misled,” emphasizing that India’s method is rooted in unity and shared heritage quite than battle.

Singh additional mentioned he has religion in individuals in PoK, who’re separated from us geographically, politically, will return to the mainstream of India sometime. “People of PoK are our own. We are committed to the resolve of ‘One India, Great India’,” he added.

“Most of the people in PoK feel a deep connection with India, there are only a few who have been misled. The situation of our brothers living in PoK is similar to that of the brave warrior Maharana Pratap’s younger brother Shakti Singh…India always talks about connecting hearts, and we believe that by following the path of love, unity and truth, the day is not far when our own part PoK will return and say, I am India, I have come back. Integration of PoK with India depends on the cultural, social and economic prosperity of this country…”

Business of terrorism just isn’t cost-effective

Singh mentioned that the enterprise of terrorism just isn’t cost-effective; quite, it can include a heavy worth, as Pakistan has realised immediately. He mentioned that India recalibrated the scope of dialogue with Pakistan; now, at any time when talks occur, they are going to solely be on terrorism, PoK.

“Running the business of terrorism is not cost-effective. Today, Pakistan has realised that it has to pay a heavy price for it. We have redesigned and redefined both India’s strategy and response against terrorism. We have recalibrated our engagement and scope of dialogue with Pakistan. Now, whenever there will be talks, it will be only on terrorism and PoK. I believe that the people of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) are our own, part of our family. We are committed to the resolution of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” and we have full faith that our brothers who are geographically and politically separated from us today, will also return to the mainstream of India someday or the other,” the minister mentioned.

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