MAHARASHTRA: Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) should be merged with India, and warned that if it fails to happen, the country will have to fight more wars.

Hailing India's 'Operation Sindoor', he said the Army has taught Pakistan a lesson.

Addressing a press conference, Athawale said, "India has hit Pakistan hard. The ceasefire is for a few days now. But our army has taught a lesson and we have killed over a 100 terrorists in Pakistan. It is not the case that the operation has stopped after the mediation of US President Donal Trump. India has put forth a proposal that Pakistan should hand over the PoK (to India) and stop terror activities."