Farooq Abdullah's remarks on Pakistan, Kashmiris spark row; BJP demands apology
BJP leaders called the remarks anti-national and demanded an apology and police action after Abdullah said Pakistan keeps the Kashmir issue alive internationally.
- On Saturday, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah claimed Pakistan is "protecting" Kashmiris by raising the Kashmir issue at international forums, while alleging that the Centre's intentions toward the region are not good.
- Addressing a workers' convention in Baramulla, Abdullah questioned whether "Kashmiris could expect justice from Delhi" and urged citizens to "be brave" or risk the erasure of their identity.
- Invoking the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the former Chief Minister expressed concern over rising divisions between Hindus and Muslims for political gains.
- Condemning the remarks as "seditious and anti-national," Bharatiya Janata Party leaders demanded police action against Abdullah, with Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur leading the criticism.
- Citing development and improved connectivity, BJP General Secretary Amar Kumar Bauri defended the Centre's record and efforts to curb terrorism following the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A in the Union Territory.
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah's statement on Pakistan has sparked a huge uproar. Everyone from the BJP to the Congress has targeted him. Abdullah is the chief of the National Conference party, which is also a member of the opposition All India Alliance, and hence the issue has escalated. Let us first find out what Farooq Abdullah said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Farooq Abdullah a…
Farooq Abdullah’s Pakistan remark on Kashmir issue sparks row, BJP calls it ‘seditious’
Farooq Abdullah also accused the BJP-led governments in some states of targeting Muslims, alleging that mosques, homes and shops belonging to members of the community were being demolished.
Pakistan "protecting" Kashmiris: Farooq Abdullah's remarks on Pakistan and Kashmir spark row
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah sparked a political controversy during a rally in Baramulla by suggesting that a “neighbour” is protecting Kashmir and urging residents to confront Delhi, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to demand a public apology.
Kashmir issue remains alive because of Pakistan: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: Pakistan raising the Kashmir issue at international forums has saved us, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday, as he accused New Delhi of not doing justice to Jammu and Kashmir. He also said there is little hope for Kashmiris from the Centre. “What hope will you (people of J&K) have from … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stories on WhatsAp…
BJP slams Farooq Abdullah over Kashmir remarks, calls them condemnable: 'Should apologise to all'
Reacting to Farooq Abdullah's remarks, J&K BJP President Sat Sharma said Abdullah was able to express his views freely in India and questioned whether he would have the same freedom in Pakistan.
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