Farooq Abdullah statement: Amidst the recent terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has given a strong and direct message to Pakistan. Speaking to journalists in Jammu, he appealed to Pakistan to leave the path of terrorism and start dialogue for peace.
Abdullah made it clear that Kashmir is an integral part of India and no dispute can be resolved through the language of bullets. Let us know in detail in this article what is the meaning of his statement and why he has talked about reactivating SAARC.
Farooq Abdullah bluntly on terrorism and talks
Speaking to reporters in Jammu on Thursday, November 12, 2026, former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah made it clear that political disputes cannot be resolved by bullets and military confrontation. He stressed that if we waited for the bullets to stop, it would be too late. Abdullah reiterated that Kashmir was, is and will always be an integral part of India, and its people are not afraid of terrorism.
Why advocate reactivation of SAARC?
During his statement, Farooq Abdullah also raised the demand for reviving the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Citing the example of the European Union (EU), he said that neighboring countries should forget their mutual differences and sit together and work for the development of the region. The meaning of his statement is that along with stopping cross-border terrorism, he considers regional cooperation and diplomatic dialogue as the only option for lasting peace.
warning on the dangers of war
To strengthen his point, Farooq Abdullah gave the example of the ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine and said that war only leads to destruction. Referring to the foreign policy of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, he said that India is the largest country in the region and it should take the initiative to build better relations with neighboring countries. Along with this, he also reminded of the atrocities committed by Pakistan during the tribal attack of 1947 and said that Pakistan should stop harping on Kashmir and move towards peace.
Questions raised on the claims of the central government
Referring to the attack in Kulgam and the killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar, he questioned the central government's claim that terrorism has been completely eliminated from the region. He said that terrorism still exists and there is a need to find concrete ways to root it out. This statement of Farooq Abdullah has come at a time when the debate regarding cross-border terrorist activities and regional peace has once again intensified.