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BHOPAL: Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh was skewered on social media today after he described Kashmir as "India-occupied Kashmir" while criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statements on Pakistan.
"Prime Minister Modi seems more concerned about Azad Kashmir, which is welcome, than he is interested in holding talks with India's Kashmiris," Mr Singh told reporters in New Delhi.
"Boosting trust among Kashmiris, whether they belong to Azad Kashmir or India-occupied Kashmir, is possible only through dialogue," he said.
The Congress General Secretary later corrected himself by saying he only meant that PM Modi is not worried about "India's Kashmir -- not worried about the valley -- but worried about Pak-occupied Kashmir".
Mr Singh's remark invited immediate reactions on social media with many demanding an apology.
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cong...-terms-kashmir-india-occupied-kashmir-1445618
"Prime Minister Modi seems more concerned about Azad Kashmir, which is welcome, than he is interested in holding talks with India's Kashmiris," Mr Singh told reporters in New Delhi.
"Boosting trust among Kashmiris, whether they belong to Azad Kashmir or India-occupied Kashmir, is possible only through dialogue," he said.
The Congress General Secretary later corrected himself by saying he only meant that PM Modi is not worried about "India's Kashmir -- not worried about the valley -- but worried about Pak-occupied Kashmir".
Mr Singh's remark invited immediate reactions on social media with many demanding an apology.
http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cong...-terms-kashmir-india-occupied-kashmir-1445618