Omar Abdullah weakening his own elected government: Mehbooba Mufti after meeting LG

Posted by admin_kas on 2025-06-02 13:28:05 |

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Says Kashmiri Pandits need to be empowered politically, 

Muhammad Adnan 

Srinagar, Jun 02: Former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that Omar Abdullah was weakening his own elected government.

Addressing media persons soon after her meeting with J&K Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha, Mehbooba Mufti sought political empowerment of Kashmiri Pandits.

She also demanded reservation of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu and Kashmir saying it was the time to remove blot on Kashmir Muslims over the exodus of Pandits.

PDP chief said during her meeting with LG, she raised several demands including political empowerment of Kashmiri Pandits, release of people from jails in view of Eid and incorporating locals for the smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra.

"Kashmiri Pandits need to be empowered politically for which the reservation needs to be ensured to them. In this way, we can ensure real integration," she said.

She said that during her meeting with LG she demanded that it must be conveyed to the Centre to ensure reservation for KPs instead of nominations for them.

The PDP chief also said that the return of KPs cannot be possible without empowering the community.

"This is the time to work jointly to remove the blot on Kashmiri Muslims over their exodus from the valley," she said.

During her interaction with LG regarding conduct of Amarnath Yatra, Mehbooba said she  demanded to incorporate the locals in the process, "who have always assisted in ensuring smooth annual pilgrimage."

Mehbooba Mufti said she also demanded the release of Kashmiris having no serious charges.

"Those who do not have serious charges must be released in view of the Eid and those languishing in different jails should be brought back," she said.

She further said that Omar Abdullah was weakening his elected government himself.

About Waqf Bill, Mehbooba Mufti said the Chief Minister instead of discussing the grave issue preferred to welcome the Union Minister in Tulip Garden.

"Still, I raised these demands with Omar Sahab as well. Let us see what the government can do," she said.