Pakistan “protecting” Kashmiris: Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on Pakistan and Kashmir spark row
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has ignited a political firestorm after suggesting at a rally that Pakistan is protecting Kashmiris. His comments, which included a call for residents to confront Delhi, have drawn sharp condemnation and demands for an apology from the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Why it matters
The remarks highlight the ongoing, volatile political tensions between regional Kashmiri leadership and the central Indian government regarding sovereignty and cross-border relations.
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