Nagpur – Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has unequivocally declared that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is an inseparable part of India and must be reclaimed, a statement that has electrified the national discourse. Speaking at an event in Nagpur, Bhagwat’s forceful assertion was met with thunderous applause, a moment now reverberating across social media.
“PoK is Our Part, We Have to Take It Back”
Addressing a gathering of students, the RSS Sarsanghchalak was asked about the ongoing issues in PoK. His response was one of ideological clarity and conviction, not diplomatic nuance.
“India feels incomplete without Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK),” he stated firmly. “It was our part, it is our part, and it will remain our part. We have to take it back.”
The viral video of the moment shows the hall erupting in sustained cheers as soon as the words were spoken. This reaction underscores how deeply the sentiment resonates with a significant section of the Indian populace, articulating a long-held national aspiration to reaffirm India’s sovereign claim over the entire territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Echoing a National Resolve
This is not the first time a high-profile figure has made such a statement. Following the 2019 abrogation of Article 370, top Union government leaders, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, have repeatedly reiterated India’s claim over PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan. However, coming from the chief of the RSS—the ideological parent of the ruling BJP—the remark carries immense weight and sets a powerful tone for the national agenda.
Strategic Timing Amid PoK Unrest
Bhagwat’s declaration is strategically timed. It comes as PoK is witnessing widespread protests against the Pakistani establishment over high inflation, heavy taxation, and the exploitation of natural resources. The visuals of civilian pushback against Pakistani forces have brought the region’s dire situation into sharp international focus. By reiterating India’s claim now, the RSS chief not only energizes his domestic base but also sends a potent message to the people of PoK and the global community.
Reaffirming the 1994 Parliamentary Resolution
The statement is deeply rooted in the 1994 Parliamentary Resolution, which unanimously declared that the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and that Pakistan must vacate all areas it has illegally occupied. Bhagwat’s words serve as a powerful reminder of this national resolve, transforming it from a historical document into a living, breathing objective.
From Rhetoric to National Consciousness
While critics may dismiss such statements as populist posturing, Bhagwat’s remark is a clear signal of intent. It reinforces the idea that for this ideological dispensation, the Kashmir issue was not fully resolved with the nullification of Article 370. Instead, that was merely the first step towards what they see as the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir.
As the video of his speech continues to go viral, the message from Nagpur is unambiguous: the question of PoK is being actively positioned at the forefront of the national consciousness. The “how” and “when” remain unanswered, but the “what” has been stated with undeniable force.
