India condemns Pakistan: India has launched a scathing attack on Pakistan over its ongoing assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK), calling the entire exercise a “complete farce.”
Official sources from New Delhi stated that the elections are merely a desperate attempt by Islamabad to manufacture political legitimacy while violently crushing massive civilian protests across the region.
Reacting to the latest round of voting, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) declared that the real story in PoK is not the election, but the ruthless crackdown unleashed by Pakistani security forces on its own people.
90 Dead as Pakistani Forces Unleash Violence
India condemns Pakistan: “Bullets, Blackouts, and Bullying Instead of Governance”
According to official statements by the MEA, the situation on the ground in PoK is dire. At least 90 civilians have been killed since June 2026 as Pakistani security forces attempt to silence local populations demanding basic political rights, greater autonomy, and relief from economic hardship.
“The real event is the public protests and the indiscriminate killings by the Pakistani army. Such hollow efforts cannot hide reality,” the Ministry of External Affairs stated, accusing Islamabad of responding to public grievance with “bullets, blackouts, threats, and suppression.”
New Delhi has demanded strict accountability for the violence, emphasizing that holding elections under the shadow of guns and internet bans cannot disguise the heavy-handed military occupation.
The Core Dispute: “PoK Remains an Integral Part of India”
India condemns Pakistan: India Reaffirms Its Unwavering Constitutional Position
Along with its condemnation of the violence, New Delhi reiterated its long-standing geopolitical stand regarding the region:
Integral Territory: The entire Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, including the areas currently under illegal Pakistani control, are and will always remain an integral part of India.
Hollow Process: India firmly rejected the credibility of the elections, stressing that no democratic process can take place under heavy military intimidation and systemic rigging.
International Alarm: Human Rights Watchdogs Step In
Amnesty International Demands Independent Probe into Forceful Suppression
The escalating violence in PoK has caught global attention. Human rights organization Amnesty International raised deep concern over reports of excessive force used against peaceful demonstrators.
History of Illegal Violence: Isabelle Lassie, Acting Director of Amnesty South Asia, noted that these severe allegations align with Pakistan’s long history of unlawful violence against political dissenters in the region.
Information Blackout: Amnesty also highlighted the deliberate shut down of mobile networks and internet services across PoK, warning that communication blockades prevent the independent verification of ground realities and obscure human rights abuses.
Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which is leading the rights movement on the ground, claimed that security forces killed at least 30 people in just two days. Protests have also spilled over internationally, with PoK diaspora groups staging demonstrations in the United Kingdom.
Rigged Outcomes and Massive Boycotts
A Flawed Process Marked by Boycotts and Pre-Decided Results
The election process itself has been marred by political interference, low voter faith, and severe opposition boycotts.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Election Phase | Phase 2 |
| Winning Party | Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) |
| Seats Won by PML-N | 14 of 18 seats |
| Remaining Seats | 4 seats won by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) |
| Main Opposition Strategy | Full boycott called by the Awami Action Committee |
| Key Controversy | 12 seats reserved for mainland refugees |
Key Highlights of the Controversial Polls:
Opposition Boycott: The Awami Action Committee dubbed the election a “fraud” and urged citizens to boycott the polls entirely, alleging that the final results were pre-determined by Pakistan’s military establishment.
Refugee Seat Manipulation: Critics point out that 12 seats reserved specifically for refugees living in mainland Pakistan heavily skew the political representation, allowing Islamabad’s ruling establishment to directly control the outcome in PoK.
Weather Disruptions: The second phase concluded on Sunday, but voting in two constituencies had to be postponed due to landslides and harsh weather. The final phase of voting is scheduled for August 10.
The Verdict: Democracy in Chains
The current crisis in PoK highlights a growing divide between local aspirations and state control. As Pakistani authorities attempt to wrap up the final phase of voting, the combined pressure of local boycotts, international human rights scrutiny, and India’s sharp diplomatic offensive leaves the credibility of these elections severely damaged.