Farooq Abdullah to Pakistan: Stop the Bloodshed, Let Peace Bloom in Kashmir!

Srinagar, October 21, 2024: In a fiery statement, former Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has called out Pakistan for its ongoing terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Abdullah made it clear that friendly relations between India and Pakistan can only blossom if Islamabad puts an end to its violent antics.

Tensions Rise

While addressing the media on Monday, Abdullah expressed his frustration, saying, “How can there be talks? You kill our innocent people and then call for dialogue. First, stop the killings!” His comments come in light of a recent terror attack in Ganderbal district that left seven individuals dead, including a local doctor and six non-local laborers. Abdullah described the attack as "painful," highlighting that these were poor laborers seeking a livelihood to support their families.

Demand for Peace

Abdullah emphasized that for any meaningful conversation between New Delhi and Islamabad to take place, Pakistan must cease its violent operations in the region. “I don’t know what action India should take; that’s up to the central government. But I have been seeing this issue for over 30 years,” he lamented. The former Chief Minister urged Pakistan to focus on its own development and allow Kashmiris to live peacefully and with dignity.

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A Plea for Dignity

“Please let us live with dignity and allow us to develop. For how long will you put us in misery?” he questioned, referencing Pakistan's historical incursions since 1947. Abdullah insisted that the terrorists' dream of establishing Pakistani dominance in Jammu and Kashmir is misguided. “If you didn’t succeed in 75 years, how will you succeed now?” he added.

Moving Forward

As Abdullah's remarks echo throughout the region, he reiterated the need for Pakistan to abandon its violent tactics. “We want to remove poverty and unemployment here. It cannot be achieved through terrorism,” he concluded, emphasizing that the impact of such violence is felt by all the people of Jammu and Kashmir.