How is India planning to take POK back?

How India Can Reclaim POK Under Modi’s Leadership

Narendra Modi has come out as the strongest Prime Minister of India, a firm stand on reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK). His bold leadership together with strategic military, diplomatic as well as economical measures have set a platform for POK’s ultimate incorporation. During his leadership, India has moved from defensive posture to assertive action to mean where POK will be returned; they are non-negotiable. National determination is heightened by Modi’s vision of “Akhand Bharat,” making sure that every single policy contributes to the final mission of reuniting Kashmir.

Military Strength and Surgical Strikes

Modi’s government has strengthened India’s military prowess and maintained dominance along the LOC. India’s willingness to respond against Pakistan’s aggression was demonstrated by surgical strikes (2016) and Balakot air strikes (2019). The induction of Rafale jets, state of the art drones and missile systems increases offensive capability. Modi has made it abundantly clear that if push comes to shove, India won’t flinch from taking determined military action when necessary by building up its border infrastructure and preparations for its armed forces. His aggressive defense policies keep Pakistan on the backfoot at the expense of its hold on POK.

Diplomatic Isolation of Pakistan

Modi’s diplomatic approach has consistently brought to the world stage Pakistan's terrorism and its human rights violations in POK. With the annulment of Article 370 he negated Pakistan’s propaganda on contested status of Kashmir. Pakistan’s international support has decreased as a result of strengthened relations with the US, EU and Gulf nations. Pakistan has been economically and politically backed into a corner by India’s increasing power in organizations such as the UN and FATF. It means, Modi’s statesmanship engenders awareness in the world that POK is Indian territory which is illegally occupied.

Economic and Developmental Push

India has ramped up development under Modi in Jammu & Kashmir when compared to its neglect of POK under Pakistan. Infrastructure projects, investments, and tourism revival display prosperity, and reunification is therefore an appealing prospect for the residents in POK. The government has also revealed Pakistan’s exploitation of POK’s resources, and this has angered the locals. Through the absorption of J&K into India’s growth story, Modi has set the stage for POK’s voluntary reversion based upon economic hopes.

Grassroots Mobilization and Cultural Unity

Modi’s government encourages pro-India situations in POK, revealing Pakistan’s oppression. India strengthens ties of POK to the mainland through media, diaspora networks and cultural exchanges. The PM’s focus on Hindu-Muslim unity in the framework of Indian democracy challenges Pakistan’s divisive narrative. As dissatisfaction increases in POK, Modi leadership makes its people feel at home in India. POK’s reintegration is a “when” rather than an “if” under his bold policies and nationalist mindset.