Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti addresses a press convention, in Srinagar. File. , Picture Credit score: ANI
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday (October 12, 2025) focused the BJP-led authorities on the Centre, saying embracing Taliban-ruled Afghanistan whereas “focusing on” Muslims of India is a stark reminder of the “inside hypocrisy” of the celebration.
Her remarks got here at a time when India has determined to improve its ties with Afghanistan and Afghan Overseas Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is visiting India.
“Within the title of ‘Love Jihad,’ ‘Land Jihad,’ ‘Vote Jihad’ and ‘Cow Jihad, the BJP has repeatedly focused its personal Muslim inhabitants propagating narratives that demonize them. On the identical time India the mom of democracy underneath BJP has determined to embrace Taliban the harbinger of jihad,” she charged in a put up on X.
She mentioned India has chosen to increase every kind of help to rebuild Afghanistan, together with providing academic scholarships, to Afghan college students.
“Whereas fostering good relations with Afghanistan could also be strategically essential it raises a obvious contradiction – India’s personal Muslim inhabitants who’ve contributed to the nation’s independence, id and progress are being systematically marginalised,” the PDP president charged.
The BJP’s withdrawal of scholarships for Muslim college students and shutting madrasas “is a stark reminder of this inside hypocrisy,” she added.
Mehbooba, a former Chief Minister of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir, mentioned sustaining worldwide relationships is significant, however the basis of a steady and harmonious nation lies in fostering belief, respect and equality inside its personal borders, significantly with its minority group. “Hope Bulldozer Baba is listening!” she remarked in an obvious swipe at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Printed – October 12, 2025 02:11 pm IST