India, March 18 -- India on Tuesday reaffirmed its strong stance on the Jammu and Kashmir issue asking Pakistan to vacate the Indian territory that it illegally occupies.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal while responding to media queries on Pakistan's rece 'Kashmir comment,' said that the neighbouring country's promotion of cross-border terrorism is the "biggest roadblock" to peace and security in the region.

"The world knows that the real issue is Pakistan's active promotion and sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. In fact, this is the biggest roadblock to peace and security in the region. Instead of spreading lies, Pakistan should vacate Indian territory under its illegal and forcible occupation," the MEA sp...