New Delhi: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent comments on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) have sparked widespread attention and applause. Speaking at an event in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, Bhagwat described PoK as “a room in a house called India, but one in which strangers have moved in,” adding, “Tomorrow, I have to take it back.”
Addressing the audience, Bhagwat highlighted the shared heritage of Sindhi families who remained in India after Partition. “Many Sindhi brothers are sitting here. I am very happy. They did not go to Pakistan; they went to undivided India. Circumstances have sent us here from that home because that home and this home are not different,” he said, drawing strong applause.
The remarks come amid growing unrest in PoK, where thousands have rallied under the Awami Action Committee (AAC) banner, demanding economic relief and political reforms. Over the past three days, clashes between local protesters and Pakistani forces have left at least 10 people dead and more than 100 injured. Fatalities were reported from Dhirkot, Muzaffarabad, Dadyal, and Chamyati near Kohala.
Analysts note that the protests reveal increasing dissatisfaction among PoK residents and highlight the Pakistani establishment’s reliance on repression rather than dialogue. Experts say the unrest exposes longstanding misrepresentations about the region and undermines decades of anti-India narratives propagated by Islamabad.
Earlier, Bhagwat also addressed the importance of India strengthening its security capabilities, referencing the global response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He stated that the reaction from international partners reflected the true nature of India’s global alliances, while India’s decisive military and political response showcased leadership, valor, and societal unity.
The recent wave of protests underscores a growing disconnect between PoK residents and Islamabad, raising concerns over escalating instability in the strategically sensitive region.
