Current Affairs/International Relations GS2 · International Relations26 Jul 2026 · PIB
Dr. Jitendra Singh calls Partition 'greatest blunder', singles out PoJK as India-Pakistan's last outstanding issue
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today described India's Partition as "the greatest blunder of history" and said that the retrieval of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) remains the only pending issue between India and Pakistan.
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
- 01India's Partition is considered the greatest blunder of history by Dr. Jitendra Singh.
- 02The retrieval of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) remains the only pending issue between India and Pakistan, according to Dr. Jitendra Singh.
- 03Dr. Jitendra Singh described Kargil Vijay Diwas as an occasion of remembrance and renewed national resolve.
- 04The victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict symbolizes the indomitable courage of the Indian Armed Forces and the nation's commitment to safeguarding India's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
- 05India's Partition inflicted immense human suffering, displaced millions, and laid the foundation for decades of hostility, including wars and cross-border terrorism.
- 06The Government has adopted a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and strengthened border management under Dr. Jitendra Singh's leadership.
- 07India has fundamentally transformed its national security approach over the last decade, shifting from a reactive to a proactive strategy.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that India and Pakistan have resolved all issues between them, but actually, the retrieval of PoJK remains the only pending issue.
- Most people think that Dr. Jitendra Singh's statement is a recent development, but actually, he has been emphasizing this point for several years.
Prelims Practice MCQ
Single facteasy
Which region's retrieval remains the only pending issue between India and Pakistan?
- A.Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK)
- B.Indian-administered Kashmir
- C.Gilgit-Baltistan
- D.Azad Kashmir
The retrieval of PoJK remains the only pending issue between India and Pakistan, according to Dr. Jitendra Singh.
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