Ghulam Nabi Azad’s counterattack on Farooq Abdullah’s statement
Azad : Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Ghulam Nabi Azad has expressed disagreement over the statement given by National Conference President Farooq Abdullah regarding Kashmir. Azad said that he respects Farooq Abdullah, but his statement regarding Kashmir is not correct. He said that Pakistan is the enemy of India as well as the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Referring to Pakistan occupied Kashmir, Azad said that people there are protesting for their rights. He also said that after 1947, different governments at the Center have contributed to the development of Jammu and Kashmir irrespective of political ideology.
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Controversy over raising Kashmir issue on international forums (Azad)
Farooq Abdullah had said during a meeting of party workers in Baramulla on Saturday that due to Pakistan continuously raising the Kashmir issue in international forums, the region is getting security. He also raised questions on the attitude of the Central Government and asked whether the people of Jammu and Kashmir can expect justice from Delhi. Many leaders reacted to this statement of Farooq Abdullah. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur demanded police action against him. Jammu and Kashmir BJP President Sat Sharma demanded a public apology from Farooq Abdullah. Former minister Imran Ansari also criticized his statement. The debate regarding this issue has intensified in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir.