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Referring to the recent violence in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday said the protests by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) were not peaceful but violent, alleging that militant elements pursuing a foreign agenda and backed by Indian funding were involved.
“Peaceful and transparent elections were held in AJK, with all the mainstream political parties participating fully. The people of Kashmir responded to the call of the election,” he stated.
In Rawalakot alone, a total of 600,000 votes were cast, making it a massive success, he said, adding that political parties held public rallies and conducted their election campaigns as usual.
“The response from the people was spectacular.”
