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Mehbooba Mufti atton Nc and pdp president Mehbooba on Monday
NAZIR Ahmad Sofi
Mehbooba Mufti Attack on NC and
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday criticised the ruling National Conference (NC), blaming its leadership for the growing disconnect between J&K and the Centre.
Addressing a mega workers' convention to mark PDP's Foundation Day at Sher-e-Kashmir Park in Srinagar, Mehbooba questioned why Kashmiris continued to face suspicion.
"Why does Hindustan have so much suspicion about us? Our youngsters are being beaten, Kashmiri officers are being removed from service and tribals are being evicted. This needs to be thought about," she said.
Taking a swipe at NC, Mehbooba said the party had "buried" the demand for autonomy after shifting from the prime ministerial to the chief ministerial system. She also blamed NC leadership for difficult years of militancy and accused it of using Ikhwan forces.
Referring to NC president Farooq Abdullah's remarks on Pakistan, Mehbooba said Kashmiris had already made their choice and stood with India, taking a dig at Pakistan and calling it 'Daki-stan'.
Recalling Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's role in J&K's accession to India, she said he had reposed faith in the country despite region being Muslim-majority. She also referred to his association with former PM Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi.
Mehbooba said PDP was founded to restore J&K's dignity and identity, asserting party never pursued a "double agenda".
She urged GoI to initiate dialogue with people of J&K, questioning how long region could be governed through force. Referring to developments in Delhi on October 10, she said government should understand anger and concerns among people rather than attempt to project peace through coercive measures.
She also warned against attempts to alter J&K's identity, saying those seeking
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Monday criticised the ruling National Conference (NC), blaming its leadership for the growing disconnect between J&K and the Centre.
Addressing a mega workers' convention to mark PDP's Foundation Day at Sher-e-Kashmir Park in Srinagar, Mehbooba questioned why Kashmiris continued to face suspicion.
"Why does Hindustan have so much suspicion about us? Our youngsters are being beaten, Kashmiri officers are being removed from service and tribals are being evicted. This needs to be thought about," she said.
Taking a swipe at NC, Mehbooba said the party had "buried" the demand for autonomy after shifting from the prime ministerial to the chief ministerial system. She also blamed NC leadership for difficult years of militancy and accused it of using Ikhwan forces.
Referring to NC president Farooq Abdullah's remarks on Pakistan, Mehbooba said Kashmiris had already made their choice and stood with India, taking a dig at Pakistan and calling it 'Daki-stan'.
Recalling Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah's role in J&K's accession to India, she said he had reposed faith in the country despite region being Muslim-majority. She also referred to his association with former PM Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi.
Mehbooba said PDP was founded to restore J&K's dignity and identity, asserting party never pursued a "double agenda".
She urged GoI to initiate dialogue with people of J&K, questioning how long region could be governed through force. Referring to developments in Delhi on October 10, she said government should understand anger and concerns among people rather than attempt to project peace through coercive measures.
She also warned against attempts to alter J&K's identity, saying those seeking