Congress distances itself from Farooq's Pakistan 'saved' Kashmiris remark
The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has officially distanced itself from Farooq Abdullah's recent comments suggesting Pakistan has helped Kashmiris by keeping the issue alive internationally. Congress leaders emphasized that Pakistan is a sponsor of terrorism and that J&K is an integral part of India, while also noting that Abdullah's remarks may stem from frustration over the delayed restoration of statehood.
Why it matters
The statement highlights ongoing political tensions in Jammu and Kashmir and the delicate balancing act opposition parties face regarding national security and regional governance.
NEW DELHI: The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has distanced itself from National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah’s remarks that Pakistan was helping Kashmiris by keeping the Kashmir issue alive at international fora.“The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee has distanced itself from the statement of NC president Farooq Abdullah and asserted that Pakistan has no right to talk about or interfere in our internal affairs as J&K is an integral part of India,” J&K Congress chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma said in a post on X.However, speaking to reporters, Sharma said Abdullah’s remarks appeared to reflect frustration over the Centre’s failure to fulfil its promise to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.“Pakistan has consistently waged a proxy war against India and caused the deaths of innocent people in J&K by sponsoring terrorism.
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