Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 10: People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti today alleged that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is silent on the BJP leaders spewing venom in poll rallies and pitting Hindus against Muslims, while notices are served to those who speak of the agonies of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mufti made these remarks during an election rally in Ganderbal while reacting to the Election Commission of India (ECI) notice served to Parra for telling people that “vote should be your referendum.”
She said it was ironic that BJP leaders are spewing venom in poll rallies, instigating riots, and pitting Hindus against Muslims while the ECI remains silent. “The ongoing elections in Jammu and Kashmir are not merely about civic amenities but represent a crucial battle for the region’s dignity, honor, and the freeing of its innocent youth who are currently languishing in jails without trials,” she said. Click here to watch video
She condemned the raids conducted by agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), terming them assaults on the innocent people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Mufti said that the main reason for fielding Waheed ur Rahman Parra from the Srinagar constituency is that there is no person other than him who can relate to the pain of a common Kashmiri and represent them in Parliament.
“Waheed was accused of freeing jailed youth, rehabilitating downtrodden families. He himself has come from a humble background, and there is no other person more able than him to represent the people, their real aspirations, and their needs in the Parliament. He represents those youth who are being inflicted torture, who are being jailed, hounded, and ridiculed. Waheed is among those youths. Therefore, he will go to Parliament and represent those bruised voices there. He will rather become their voice there,” she said.
Reflecting on the need for unity among political groups, the PDP president recounted her efforts to foster cooperation during the tumultuous period surrounding the abrogation of Article 370. However, she expressed disappointment over the lack of consultation from the National Conference (NC) before declaring candidates.
Mufti reiterated that the current election is a “crusade against injustice and oppression” and stressed the urgency of addressing the suffocation felt by the common Kashmiri.
The former Chief Minister said that the reason PDP has been targeted on multiple fronts is its pro-people approach and unbending courage. “Those who were sent to the Parliament in the last elections preferred to remain silent when the people of Jammu and Kashmir were subjected to the worst atrocities, when our special status was removed. It was the PDP alone that took to the streets against each and every highhandedness of the Government. This was the reason that the PDP was targeted on multiple fronts,” she added.
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