Mehbooba Mufti

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief Mehbooba Mufti has criticized Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and BJP over the Waqf Amendment Act, saying that the BJP is attacking the “Muslims left, right, and centre.”

“The drama created by the ruling party in the assembly from the last three days, and what we saw in the Tulip Garden, is shameful. The BJP is attacking the Muslims of the country left, right, and centre. By welcoming and entertaining Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, the CM has sent a message to all Muslims of the country that J&K government supports Waqf Amendment…,” Mufti told reporters.

Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly criticized the Waqf Amendment Act, stating that it has caused widespread dissatisfaction across the nation.

He said, “A major section of the nation is upset with the bill and they feel that the government is interfering in their religious matters.”

“There was no need for the Waqf Amendment Act. A religion is being targeted. There was no need for the Waqf Amendment Act. A religion is being targeted…Non-Muslims are being allowed to review the Waqf activities,” he added.

He specifically objected to the provision allowing non-Muslims to review Waqf activities, questioning the fairness of such an inclusion.

He further stated, “Do you allow non-Hindus to keep a check on the activities of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board or Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board? Can they allow any non-Sikhs to keep a check on the activities of the SGPC?”

Abdullah added that his party is likely to challenge the Waqf Amendment Act in the Supreme Court, indicating that the legal route may be pursued to contest the law. (ANI)

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday termed the November 24 Sambhal incident unfortunate and sought to compare the situation of minorities in India with Bangladesh.

The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir expressed concern over the recent claims on mosques and shrines.

“…Today, I am afraid that the situation which was during 1947, we are being taken towards that direction. When the youth talk of jobs, they don’t get it. We don’t have good hospitals, education…They are not improving the condition of roads but are trying to demolish the mosque in search of a temple. The Sambhal incident is very unfortunate. Some were working in shops and were shot…,” Mufti told reporters in Jammu here.

While commenting on the controversy surrounding the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Mufti said, “Ajmer Sharif Dargah where people from all religions offer prayers is the biggest example of brotherhood. Now they are also trying to dig into it to search for a temple.”

Regarding the alleged atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh, Mufti said, “In Bangladesh, atrocities are being committed on Hindus. If atrocities will be committed on minorities in India also, then what is the difference between India and Bangladesh?… I don’t find any difference between India and Bangladesh.”

The situation in Bangladesh has been marked by increasing violence against minority communities, with temples, being destroyed after the arrest of a former priest Chinmoy Krishna Das.

The international community has expressed concern over the situation, with India’s Ministry of External Affairs stating that it is “concerned” about the safety and security of Hindus and other minority groups in Bangladesh.

Regarding the Sambhal incident in Uttar Pradesh, a mob clashed with the police during a survey of a Mughal-era mosque under the direction of the court.

Four people were killed and dozens, including policemen and officials, were injured in the violence that ensued hours after the survey. (ANI)

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Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said that instead of questioning the Indus water treaty, JK parties should ask the Indian government to build two power projects to solve the problem of power in the Union Territory.

“Instead of questioning the Indus water treaty, we should ask the Indian government to build 2 power projects to solve the problem of power. If it does not happen, compensation should be given. This matter should be resolved between the Indian government and J&K govt. By questioning this we are starting a new battle, we are creating a new fight, Mehbooba Mufti said.

This came after Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s statement where he said that the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is restricting the ability of the Union Territory to harness its huge hydel power potential.

India and Pakistan signed the IWT in 1960, with the World Bank being a signatory to the pact which sets out a mechanism for cooperation and information exchange between the two sides on the use of waters of a number of cross-border rivers in Jammu and Kashmir.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti further said that it is BJP’s narrative to review the treaty.

“It is said that we are not fully utilising the Indus water treatment, but whatever we have utilised and the power projects we have built, are they ours? It is BJP’s narrative that we should review the treaty. Since we have suffered a lot, the Indian government should compensate for it…Since Rangarajan Committee was handed over to NHPC, at least two power projects should be handed over to Jammu and Kashmir, she added.

“In the last 70 years, J&K has been a battleground between India and Pakistan. There have been several wars, and every day there is a new incident. Abida who was injured in a grenade attack succumbed to her injuries yesterday. We have suffered so much loss that can never be compensated, the PDP chief added. (ANI)

PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday urged the central government to open talks with Pakistan, stating that such a dialogue is essential for bringing peace and stability to Kashmir.

Speaking to reporters at Budgam, Mehbooba said that people of J&K are the true victims of this prolonged enmity of India and Pakistan. People of Kashmir, property, and livelihoods have been devastated, she said.

Mehbooba said that until India and Pakistan engage in meaningful dialogue, similar to the peace efforts initiated during former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s time, the situation will only worsen, with the common people of J&K suffering the most.

“Our poor laborers and even our doctors, who have served the community with dedication, have become victims of this hostility,” she said.

She also criticized the changing stance on dialogue with Pakistan, pointing out that mixed messages from the ruling government further delay the peace process.

Replying a question that Farooq Abdullah who used to advocate dialogue with Pakistan and has now changed his stance, she said that what can she do if one day they say talks should happen, and the next day they change their stance. “As long as these two nations are at odds, the people of J&K will continue to be crushed.”

She said that the Govt should act swiftly and open dialogue with Pakistan to stop the bloodshed in J&K.People of J&K, regardless of political affiliations, desire peace and an end to the violence, she added.(KNS)

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