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Farooq Abdullah's Comment on Kashmiri Pandits Sparks Outrage
✍️ NDTV
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 07:35 PM
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Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah said that Kashmiri Pandits face a threat and that a plot exists to stall the region's statehood, provoking strong backlash from opposition leaders.
During a press conference in Srinagar, former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah raised concerns about the safety of Kashmiri Pandits, claiming that they are under threat. He further alleged that there is a deliberate plot aimed at delaying the establishment of a separate state for the region.
The remarks were made in the context of ongoing discussions about the political status of Jammu & Kashmir. Abdullah’s statements were delivered without providing specific evidence, but he emphasized the urgency of addressing the issue.
Opposition leaders and several political parties condemned the remarks as inflammatory. They urged the government to focus on inclusive development rather than stoking communal tensions.
The incident has reignited debates over the security of minority communities in Kashmir and the political future of the state, drawing attention from national media and lawmakers alike.
The remarks were made in the context of ongoing discussions about the political status of Jammu & Kashmir. Abdullah’s statements were delivered without providing specific evidence, but he emphasized the urgency of addressing the issue.
Opposition leaders and several political parties condemned the remarks as inflammatory. They urged the government to focus on inclusive development rather than stoking communal tensions.
The incident has reignited debates over the security of minority communities in Kashmir and the political future of the state, drawing attention from national media and lawmakers alike.