Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 29: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah today prayed for peace, brotherhood and a better New Year, while stressing the need for the Centre to curb communal incidents and promote harmony across the country.
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Abdullah was commenting on an alleged stone-pelting incident targeting a mosque and a madrassa in Kishtwar. Speaking to reporters at the party headquarters here, the NC president said such elements exist everywhere. “There are such people. This is nothing new. They will remain. They are devils, and devils will continue to do their work,” Abdullah said.
Reiterating India’s secular character, he called on the Central Government to take responsibility. “India is a secular country where every religion has Constitutional rights. Now it is up to the Central Government to tell the states to stop what is happening,” he said. Click here to watch video
Responding to a question on India’s diplomatic ties with Bangladesh, Abdullah said India wanted friendly relations with its neighbour. “We want friendship, peace and brotherhood,” he said.
He added that elections were due in Bangladesh and a new Government would come to power. “We hope that Delhi and its Government will open new roads,” Abdullah said, indicating hope for improved relations between the two countries.
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