National Conference president and MP Farooq Abdullah on Sunday accused the BJP-led central government of adopting a policy of “denial” on Jammu and Kashmir, accusing it of painting a rosy picture of the violence-hit region.
Abdullah, a former chief minister, was talking to party workers at Surankote in the border district of Poonch.
Referring to the recent incidents of violence in the Valley, he said the security situation there has collapsed, but they (central government) want to present normalcy to the world when it is just the opposite.
“What normalcy are they talking about? Is it normal that three army personnel are injured in an explosion in Shopian, a non-local banker is shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam, and another non-local laborer is shot dead Another gets injured in Budgam in the same day. Told.
He said that the first step to solving a problem is to admit that it exists.
The party which is running the show at the center is living in denial. He wants everyone to keep their heads bowed and pretend that everything is fine in Kashmir including Kashmiri Pandits.
Abdullah asked the party workers to work together to strengthen the party at the grassroots level.
Earlier, he made a brief stop at Heer Pura on Mughal Road and met several office-bearers of the party’s local unit.
“National Conference has seen rocky roads since its inception, but with the overwhelming support of the people, it was able to tackle those challenging periods.
“As long as the people are with us, no power can overthrow the National Conference, which is not just a party, but a movement,” he said.
On the same day, Abdullah also visited Savijan-Gagriyan near Zero Line in the district to offer condolences to the bereaved families who lost their members in a road accident the previous day.
Four people, including a minor girl, were killed and seven others were injured when a cab fell into a gorge in Savjiyan village on Saturday.
A party spokesperson said that while meeting the families, Abdullah offered special prayers for the dead and also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.