Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a stern warning to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), urging them not to mistake the silence prevailing in the region for normalcy. Mufti, who is also the president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed her concerns over the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that while there may be a seeming calm, the region is far from being peaceful.
She argued that the silence in Jammu and Kashmir could be deceptive and should not be taken as a sign of stability. According to Mufti, the government must understand that the ground reality is much more complex, with deep-rooted issues that need to be addressed through dialogue and not through force. She stressed that the political situation remains fragile, and any attempt to normalize the situation without addressing the concerns of the people would be a mistake.
Mufti's remarks come in the context of the ongoing political tensions and unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly after the revocation of Article 370 in August 2019, which granted the region special status. The move has been widely criticized by various political leaders, including Mufti, who believes that the government's approach has exacerbated the already volatile situation.
The former Chief Minister further emphasized that the government must work towards restoring trust among the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and only then can a true sense of normalcy be achieved. Mufti’s statement calls for a more inclusive and sensitive approach in dealing with the issues of Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on long-term peace and stability rather than short
