India Dismisses PoK Polls, Calls Exercise a ‘Complete Farce

Brief By Hindustan Times / 7:35 PM on 04 Aug 2026

India on Tuesday rejected elections held in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, calling them a “complete farce” that cannot conceal alleged human rights abuses. The Ministry of External Affairs accused Pakistan of using the polls to legitimise its control while ignoring civilian deaths and repression. New Delhi urged Islamabad to end abuses and be held accountable internationally.