Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, May 17: The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Democratic Front (PDF) chief and former minister, Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen, launched a scathing attack on the so-called local leaders who, he said, have repeatedly betrayed the people of Jammu and Kashmir for their personal power games and political survival.
“When anything positive happens for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, these self-proclaimed leaders start fighting among themselves. They are not concerned about the welfare of the people. They seek power-only for their personal benefits-and have historically amended laws and weakened the status of J&K to secure their own political interests,” he said.
Hakeem said the current economic and political struggles faced by the common people are a direct consequence of the short-sighted and selfish decisions taken by these very leaders in the past.
“They compromised the dignity and special position of Jammu and Kashmir when they were in power. Today, the people are paying the price for their betrayal, he said.
Yaseen further pointed out that whenever the Kashmir issue gains attention at a national or international platform, these leaders indulge in petty politics and diversion tactics to deflect public focus from real issues.
“They want to divide, distract, and dominate-but people have become wise to their old tricks. History is witness to how they sold the interests of the people for a seat in power.”
He warned that the people of J&K must not fall into the same trap again. “This is a crucial time. Instead of indulging in political mudslinging, we must unite as a society and work towards economic stability, peace, and justice.”
Highlighting the aspirations of the youth, Hakeem Yaseen said, “The young generation of Kashmir does not want conflict. They want peace, employment, quality education, and a system that enables them to stand on their own feet with dignity. “
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