Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Thursday described Kashmir as "India - occupied Kashmir" while criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's utterances on Pakistan.
"Prime Minister Modi seems more concerned about Pakistan - occupied Kashmir, which is welcome, than he is interested in holding talks with India's Kashmiris, " Digvijay told reporters here.
"Boosting trust among Kashmiris, whether they belong to Pakistan - occupied Kashmir or India - occupied Kashmir, is possible only through dialogue, " he said.
The Congress General Secretary later corrected himself by saying he only meant that Modi is not worried about "India's Kashmir - - not worried about the valley - - but worried about Pak - occupied Kashmir".
Digvijay's gaffe invited immediate reactions on social media.
Bollywood actor Praesh Rawal tweeted: "Digvijay Singh ji calls J&K as 'India occupied Kashmir'.
It was his #HappyRakshaBandhan gift to his Pakistani sisters".