On January 2, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke at the launch of the book “J&K and Ladakh Through the Ages” in New Delhi. He emphasized the region's rich history and culture while highlighting the central government's efforts in carrying out various development projects in Jammu & Kashmir. Shah also stressed the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the area. During his speech, he expressed confidence in India's future success in reclaiming lost territories, indirectly referring to the possibility of integrating Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with India. The speech underlined the government's commitment to both progress and cultural preservation in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.