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14 March 23, Samba : The Department of National Security Studies, Central University of Jammu (CUJ) in collaboration with Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division organised a Distinguished Lecture Series on The Forgotten Kashmir: The Other Side of the Line of Control at Brig. Rajendra Singh Auditorium, Central University of Jammu, Samba.

Amb. (Retd.) Dinkar P. Srivastava, author of the book, while delivering the lecture highlighted the evolution of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and various agreements entered by India and Pakistan. He also talked about POJK interim constitution and judicial interventions made from time to time. He stressed that Pakistan have not shown the reality of Kashmir and POJK infront of the world. He also talked about underdevelopment of Azad Jammu and Kashmir(AJK).

Amb. (Retd) G. Parthasarthy presented his views on the book and the dynamics of relations between India and Pakistan and how the relations grew bitter with the partition of Bangladesh. He also made mention of India’s project in Afghanistan which were developmental and peace oriented while discussing relation about Afghanistan and Pakistan. He also highlighted India and Pakistan’s approach towards.

Dr. J. Jeganaathan, Head, Dept. of National Security Studies, presented a formal welcome address and the vote of thanks was given by Prof. Yashwant Singh, Registrar, CUJ, who along with Dr. Neeta and Dr. R.Sudhakar organised the lecture.