Why are there protests in PoK? | Explained

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Why are there protests in PoK? | Explained

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Protests in the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region stem from the formation of the Joint Awami Action Committee in 2023, advocating economic changes and opposing the reservation of 12 refugee seats in the PoK Assembly. India’s government has reacted to these protests as tensions rise around governance and representation issues.

Why was the Joint Awami Action Committee formed in 2023 and what are their demands? What are the economic concerns in the region? Why is the demand for the abolishment of reservation for 12 refugee seats in the PoK Assembly at the heart of the protests? How has India reacted?

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