Will be too late by the time guns fall silent: Farooq Abdullah pushes for India-Pakistan dialogue
National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has called for immediate dialogue between India and Pakistan, arguing that military confrontation is ineffective for resolving political disputes. He simultaneously reaffirmed that Kashmir remains an integral part of India while urging Pakistan to cease its support for terrorism.
Why it matters
The statement reflects the ongoing tension in Indian domestic politics regarding the appropriate strategy for managing relations with Pakistan and the status of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday (November 12, 2026) made a strong pitch for dialogue between India and Pakistan, asserting that bullets and military confrontation cannot resolve political disputes and that meaningful engagement must begin without waiting for hostilities to end. The former Chief Minister also asserted that Kashmir is, was and will remain an integral part of India. Watch: Farooq Abdullah: Terrorism cannot succeed in taking over Kashmir Watch: Farooq Abdullah: Terrorism cannot succeed in taking over Kashmir Farooq Abdullah says terrorism has not ended in Kashmir and warns against complacency after two SPOs were found dead.
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