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No democracy in Pakistan, voices crushed in PoJK: HP Governor

Jammu, June 13 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta today alleged a complete absence of democratic space in Pakistan and systematic suppression of people's voices in the Pakistan-occupied-Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK).
Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Gupta said the ongoing developments in PoJK highlight deep-rooted governance failures and growing public distress under Pakistan’s administration.
He asserted that the situation reflects a broader pattern of political repression within the country.
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