Published 21:23 IST, August 6th 2019

J&K's Article 370 scrapped: 5 reasons why Amit Shah's PoK promise was the biggest statement of intent yet

Home Minister Amit Shah's speech came as the final word on PoK and reflected the emotions of every Indian on Kashmir

Reported by: Apoorva Rao
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After Congress shamefully toed Pakistan line while speaking about Article 370 Bill, and doubted wher Kashmir issue was an internal one and also asked why was PoK t mentioned in Bill, it compelled an infuriated Home Minister Amit Shah to set record straight once for all.

Congress' statement asking wher PoK is included is shocking as Centre considers both Aksai Chin and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir part of country. Even Indian map includes those regions as a part of Jammu and Kashmir. Congress' deliberate attempt to divide region in its speech and play into hands of Pakistan was a let down for every Indian.

But Home Minister's speech came as final word and reflected emotions of every Indian on Kashmir.

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Putting all doubts to rest in Parliament for Congress once for all, he said, "When I say Jammu and Kashmir, PoK gets included. One second please listen to me. I want to specify this that I become aggressive when I say Jammu and Kashmir. I am being aggressive because don't you consider PoK as a part of Jammu and Kashmir? I am aggressive. We will give our lives to get back PoK. What all are you talking about being aggressive? We will give our life for this. We will give our life for this," he said. 

READ | J&K's Article 370 Scrapped, Congress Asks If Kashmir Is An 'internal Matter'; Amit Shah Fires Back

statement is significant as external and internal threats and provocation persist over Kashmir issue. Here are five reasons why Amit Shah's statement is biggest one on issue so far.

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1. It states on record in Parliament India's position and claim of region of PoK and leaves room for any doubt what country believes is part of its territory

2. Shah's expression of his fury over being questioned on PoK and response displays every Indian's belief that Jammu and Kashmir for m means entire area of Kashmir. It shows Pakistan that India would never cede any of its region at any cost and will pursue reclamation of those places with dogged determination. 

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3.  It boosts morale of every soldier dedicating his life to country and tells him that he has total backing of government and people to act against any adverse move by neighboring Pakistan.

4. It tells Tukde-Tukde gang and any political parties who often parrot Pakistani lines on national security issues that ir attempts to support 'Azad Kashmir' will be staunchly opposed and quelled when need be.

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5. It shows that Modi government will walk talk whenever necessary to protect India's sovereignty if provoked by Pakistan or any or nation 

READ | Amit Shah's 'PoK In India' Promise Leaves Pakistan Shuddering, Imran Khan's Minister Talks 'blood, War'

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18:57 IST, August 6th 2019