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Politics
Iltija Mufti urges Centre to start dialogue with Jammu & Kashmir people
✍️ Greater Kashmir
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 12:48 PM
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Iltija Mufti criticised the government for engaging with Nagaland and Punjab while overlooking talks with Jammu & Kashmir, calling for immediate dialogue with the region's residents.
Senior political leader Iltija Mufti publicly questioned the central government's engagement strategy, pointing out that while officials have held talks with Nagaland and Punjab, there has been no comparable outreach to the people of Jammu & Kashmir. Mufti said the absence of a dialogue undermines confidence in the government's commitment to the region's aspirations.
Speaking at a press briefing, she urged the Centre to initiate direct talks with J&K residents to address longstanding grievances and to ensure inclusive policymaking. "If the government can converse with other states, it should equally converse with Jammu & Kashmir," she asserted.
The statement comes amid ongoing debates over the implementation of recent reforms in the Union Territory, and political analysts note that the call for dialogue may intensify pressure on the administration to demonstrate a more balanced approach across states.
No official response from the central government has been recorded as of now, but the issue is expected to feature prominently in upcoming parliamentary discussions.
Mufti's remarks reflect a broader sentiment among regional leaders who seek greater engagement from New Delhi on matters affecting the local populace.
Speaking at a press briefing, she urged the Centre to initiate direct talks with J&K residents to address longstanding grievances and to ensure inclusive policymaking. "If the government can converse with other states, it should equally converse with Jammu & Kashmir," she asserted.
The statement comes amid ongoing debates over the implementation of recent reforms in the Union Territory, and political analysts note that the call for dialogue may intensify pressure on the administration to demonstrate a more balanced approach across states.
No official response from the central government has been recorded as of now, but the issue is expected to feature prominently in upcoming parliamentary discussions.
Mufti's remarks reflect a broader sentiment among regional leaders who seek greater engagement from New Delhi on matters affecting the local populace.