NEW DELHI: BJPโs National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, who also serves as the party in charge for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) and Ladakh, issued a stern warning to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for allegedly inciting public sentiment against the Supreme Courtโs verdict on the abrogation of Article 370.
Chugh strongly condemned Muftiโs recent statement, where she remarked that the Supreme Court verdict was โnot Godโs verdict.โ Chugh accused Mufti of indirectly attempting to provoke the people of J&K against constitutional institutions. He questioned whether her actions were influenced by Pakistanโs ISI forces, suggesting that she might be playing into the hands of anti-national forces.
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The BJP leader urged Mufti to focus on promoting Indian nationalism instead of seeking guidance from external sources. Chugh highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modiโs policies and initiatives have ushered in a new era in J&K, with a shift from terrorism to tourism. He emphasised that the people of the region are now seeking growth and prosperity, rejecting what he described as the politically misleading narratives propagated by the Muftis and Abdullahs.
Chugh asserted that the alliance between the Muftis, Abdullahs, and Gandhis had deceived the people of J&K for an extended period. However, he declared that the tide had turned, and Mehbooba Muftiโs alleged misleading narrative would no longer resonate with the people who are yearning for peace and prosperity.
On Monday, the Peopleโs Democratic Party (PDP) announced the suspension of all political activities for a week. This decision is a demonstration of solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir following the Supreme Courtโs recent verdict on Article 370.
