Early Times Report
JAMMU, Nov 13: MP Rajya Sabha(Nominated and Senior BJP leader Er. Gulam Ali Khatana has strongly condemned the irresponsible and politically motivated statements made by National Conference patriarch Farooq Abdullah, particularly his rhetoric on matters concerning India's national security, Jammu and Kashmir, and Pakistan. Criticising Abdullahs support to anti-India forces ecpecially Pakistan at a time when the nation requires unity, maturity and unwavering commitment to national interests, such remarks are deeply disappointing and deserve unequivocal criticism.
Farooq Abdullah, having occupied important constitutional and political positions, must understand the responsibility that comes with his words.
Pakistan has consistently pursued a policy of hostility towards India, sponsored terrorism, disturbed peace in Jammu and Kashmir and attempted to undermine India's sovereignty. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have suffered enormously because of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Thousands of innocent civilians, security personnel and patriots have paid the price. Any political discourse that overlooks this painful reality or appears to provide legitimacy to Pakistan's position is unacceptable.
The people of Jammu and Kashmir have decisively embraced peace, development, democracy and the constitutional framework of India. They aspire to a future of opportunity, dignity, economic progress and lasting stability. Their aspirations cannot be held hostage to the outdated politics of separatism, appeasement and cross-border sympathy.
Farooq Abdullah must recognise that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral and inseparable part of India, and its future is firmly connected with the country's progress and prosperity. The era of misleading political narratives and exploiting public sentiment for dynastic political survival must come to an end.
India's sovereignty is non-negotiable. Our armed forces, security personnel and citizens deserve the unequivocal support of every political leader. There should be no ambiguity when it comes to standing with the nation.
The message is clear: Jammu and Kashmir's future lies in a strong, peaceful and prosperous India, not in rhetoric that creates confusion about our national interests. |
