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 Fueled by Pakistan’s economic crisis, protests have rocked PoK due to clashes between protesters and authorities. People are on streets against skyrocketing inflation and violent protests have left at least 3 people dead and 90 injured. The protest is being led by Awami Action Committee which demanded tax-free electricity from Mangla Dam and subsidies on wheat flour. Clashes ensued between law enforcement and protesters in Muzaffarabad, Dadyal, Mirpur, and other parts of PoK. While tension has heightened in PoK, Jammu and Kashmir is celebrating world’s largest festival of democracy. Years after article 370 was abrogated, people in Kashmir queued up to exercise their franchise and be part of democratic process. Home Minister Amit Shah has said, “Modi government`s decision to abrogate Article 370 is showing results”. The HM’s remarks came a day after about 38 per cent polling was recorded in the Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency. India has remained resolute on its resolve that PoK is an integral parts of the country. Recently, EAM Jaishankar made big statement and said “PoK will be part of India”. Speaking on violence in PoK, Ghulam Nabi Azad said that “he felt sorry for Pakistan’s people”.

Bharatiya Janata Party Leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on March 21, hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. Reacting to the Congress Party’s press conference on account freezing Ravi Shankar Prasad had called it an utter desperation of defeat. "If we summarise the press conference of Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi, we can say that in the utter desperation of defeat, the Congress party has created an alibi today… There is gentle advice to the Congress Party, we wish you well but realize now the more you allow Rahul Gandhi to speak the more you are losing ground in the country," said Ravi Shankar Prasad. Watch the video to know more.