Sajad Lone, chairman of the Peoples Conference, Lone questioned Omar Abdullah’s motives, pointing out his shift from downplaying killing of people in Kashmir to criticizing foreign ambassadors’ visits.
Lone criticized Abdullah’s expulsion of Saifuddin Soz from the party for voting against the BJP, seeking clarity on the matter.He shared his personal struggles, including imprisonment and torture, and challenged those he called “chocolate boys” to lecture him.
On development, Lone touted his achievements, surpassing 40-year records of others development in just two and a half years.He reiterated his stance on Article 370, calling its removal “illegal” and opined that it can be restored through a different federal structure and rules our its restoration through UT assembly.
” I don’t want to lie to people,” he said according to KNS correspondent.Lone concluded by affirming his equidistant from both the INDIA alliance and NDA, preferring a secular alliance with a revised Kashmir policy that prioritizes development and truth.
He also clarified that he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014.(KNS)