Overview
- India lodged a formal protest on Friday, June 5, against Pakistan’s plan to hold Gilgit‑Baltistan assembly elections scheduled for June 7 and said the vote cannot alter India’s claim to the territory.
- Pakistan’s Foreign Office rejected India’s objections on the same day, calling the remarks baseless and reiterating that the Kashmir dispute remains unresolved under UN Security Council resolutions.
- India’s complaint was pressed at the UN General Assembly on June 5–6 by Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, who said Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India and accused Pakistan of misusing UN forums.
- The polls for the 33‑seat Gilgit‑Baltistan Assembly are set to proceed after campaigning ended, with no change to control on the ground reported and local parties continuing contesting the vote.
- Coverage divides reflect the dispute’s politics: Indian outlets stress sovereignty and alleged rights abuses under Pakistani control, while Pakistani statements and media call for UNSC‑led self‑determination and accuse India of propaganda.