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- India has dismissed the legislative assembly elections being held in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as a cosmetic exercise meant to cover up Pakistan's illegal occupation and human rights violations.
- External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said mass protests in the region are a direct consequence of Islamabad's economic exploitation, denial of fundamental rights, and administrative oppression.
- About 40 people have died since June in clashes between Pakistani security forces and protesters demanding the abolition of assembly seats reserved for refugees from Jammu and Kashmir.
- The elections are being held in three phases, with the first phase on Monday, during which forces reportedly opened fire and used tear gas on protesters.
What to watch next
- The remaining phases of the three-phase election and any further clashes during voting
- Whether protests over refugee-reserved assembly seats continue and what response Pakistani authorities adopt
- Any follow-up on the suspended Indus Waters Treaty amid ongoing India-Pakistan exchanges
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