Should take over PoK if Pak doesn’t stop interfering: Athawale

Indore, Aug 21 (PTI) Union Minister of State for SocialJustice Ramdas Athawale today said India should take controlof Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) if the neighbouring countrydid not stop its mischief. "We do not need a war with Pakistan. But if Pakistaninterferes in our internal matters, I think we should takecontrol of PoK," Athawale said, speaking to reporters duringthe ‘Tiranga Yatra’ here. "Forces like Pakistan are conspiring against India byspreading terrorism. Pakistan should stop anti-Indiaactivities as the Indian army is far stronger than Pakistaniarmy," the RPI (A) chief said. "We appeal to Pakistan to give up its control of PoK. Thepart of Kashmir which is occupied by Pakistan is India’sintegral part," the minister stressed. China too should not encroach upon Indian territory,Athawale added. PTI HWP LAL KRK KUNBAS