India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) condemned the recent local elections in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK) as a 'complete farce', citing violence, intimidation, and repression by Pakistani forces, which have killed at least 90 civilians since June.
India marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a decisive response to Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism following the deadly Pahalgam attack. The Ministry of External Affairs stated the world recognized the attack and India's right to self-defense. The operation successfully targeted terror launchpads, demonstrating India's commitment to combating terrorism.
On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people in Jammu & Kashmir, the Indian Army reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance against terrorism, invoking Operation Sindoor. The May 2025 military operation destroyed nine terror launchpads linked to LeT, JeM and Hizbul Mujahideen, eliminating over 100 terrorists. India announced Mission Sudarshan Chakra to further strengthen offensive capabilities against infiltration.
