<p>Jaunpur (UP): Defence Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rajnath-singh">Rajnath Singh</a> on Sunday described Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as the "crown jewel of India" and asserted that Jammu and Kashmir was incomplete without it.</p>.<p>The senior BJP leader also accused Pakistan of continuing its conspiracy to foster terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>.<p>Singh was speaking to reporters in the Nizamuddinpur village of Jaunpur district, where he attended a ceremonial event at the home of senior BJP leader Jagat Narayan Dubey.</p>.<p>"It (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) is the crown jewel of India and Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without it," he said.</p>.<p>"For Pakistan, the Kashmir occupied by it is nothing more than a foreign territory being used to promote terrorism and anti-India propaganda. Terror camps and launch pads there (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) should be dismantled or it will face an appropriate response," Singh added.</p>.India's offensive and defensive responses need to be strengthened, says Rajnath Singh.<p>The defence minister also hit out at Pakistani leader Anwar-ul-Haq over his alleged anti-India rhetoric.</p>.<p>"Pakistan is trying to provoke people against India on religious grounds while oppressing citizens there," he said.</p>.<p>He also claimed that India had emerged as the world's largest digital economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.</p>.<p>India, which now has the highest number of 5G users, is on track to becoming a developed nation by 2047, Singh asserted.</p>.<p>"Today, when India speaks, the world listens attentively. Our scientists are manufacturing defence equipment on Indian soil and exporting those to other nations. Moreover, 1.30 lakh start-ups are operational in the country," the defence minister said.</p>.<p>Singh urged youngsters to delve deep into India's history and said it reflected the country's accomplishments across domains. </p>
<p>Jaunpur (UP): Defence Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/rajnath-singh">Rajnath Singh</a> on Sunday described Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as the "crown jewel of India" and asserted that Jammu and Kashmir was incomplete without it.</p>.<p>The senior BJP leader also accused Pakistan of continuing its conspiracy to foster terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.</p>.<p>Singh was speaking to reporters in the Nizamuddinpur village of Jaunpur district, where he attended a ceremonial event at the home of senior BJP leader Jagat Narayan Dubey.</p>.<p>"It (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) is the crown jewel of India and Jammu and Kashmir is incomplete without it," he said.</p>.<p>"For Pakistan, the Kashmir occupied by it is nothing more than a foreign territory being used to promote terrorism and anti-India propaganda. Terror camps and launch pads there (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) should be dismantled or it will face an appropriate response," Singh added.</p>.India's offensive and defensive responses need to be strengthened, says Rajnath Singh.<p>The defence minister also hit out at Pakistani leader Anwar-ul-Haq over his alleged anti-India rhetoric.</p>.<p>"Pakistan is trying to provoke people against India on religious grounds while oppressing citizens there," he said.</p>.<p>He also claimed that India had emerged as the world's largest digital economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.</p>.<p>India, which now has the highest number of 5G users, is on track to becoming a developed nation by 2047, Singh asserted.</p>.<p>"Today, when India speaks, the world listens attentively. Our scientists are manufacturing defence equipment on Indian soil and exporting those to other nations. Moreover, 1.30 lakh start-ups are operational in the country," the defence minister said.</p>.<p>Singh urged youngsters to delve deep into India's history and said it reflected the country's accomplishments across domains. </p>