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Farooq Abdullah says Pakistan keeps Kashmir issue alive
The Indian Express·
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah told workers in Baramulla that Pakistan saves Kashmiris by raising the issue, adding its intentions are otherwise not good. He urged party loyalty and said Kashmir's future was undecided on global forums. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur demanded that a case be registered. Abdullah said they remain Indians who acceded to India.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Party workers heard Abdullah tie international attention on Kashmir to Pakistan's diplomacy.
- BJP's Thakur asked whether Pakistan could protect Kashmiris given alleged terrorism sponsorship.
- Abdullah also cited the 2000 Chittisinghpura massacre of 36 Sikhs in south Kashmir.
What's Happening
- Abdullah spoke at a convention attended by several party leaders.
- He asked supporters to stand up for rights and questioned expectations from Delhi.
- He said hardships under past rulers eventually ended and the present phase would too.
BJP response in Jammu and Kashmir
- 1947 invasion references
- Abdullah condemned raiders in the 1947 tribal invasion and praised Maqbool Sherwani.
- Omar Abdullah had not reacted to his father's remarks by late Saturday.
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