India has responded strongly to Pakistan's comments on PM Modi's remarks about Jammu & Kashmir, labeling Islamabad as a sponsor of cross-border terrorism that hinders regional peace. The Kashmir issue remains unresolved since 1947, with Pakistan occupying parts of Kashmir and backing terrorism. India's position on Kashmir was reaffirmed with the revocation of Article 370 in 2019.
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