Srinagar, Sept 23: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh today said that the new-found soft stance of the National Conference and the PDP on JKLF supreme Yasin Malik reflects their hypocrisy to lend support to a hardcore terrorist and anti national.
Reacting strongly to the remarks of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that Yasin Malik has given up violence and terrorism is complete treachery to the nation. Abdullah should remember that Yasin became a dreaded terrorist when his father Farooq Abdullah was the chief minister and he was involved in scores of terrorist activities including abduction of Rubaiya Sayeed, Chugh said adding that now suddenly Omar Abdullah is condoning all terrorist activities of Yasin Malik.
Chugh also took strong exception to Mehbooba Mufti’s statement seeking clemency for Yasin Malik. He said
Rubaiya Sayeed’s abduction was a traumatic event for Kashmir, and today, the people of Kashmir demand strict action against Yasin Malik. Mehbooba Mufti’s plea for mercy for such a heinous criminal is not only a reflection of her political desperation but also shows her disconnect from the pain and suffering of Kashmir’s daughters.
Chugh said such statements highlight the National Conference’s history of supporting terrorists like Syed Salahuddin, who was instrumental in militancy in Jammu and Kashmir. It’s ironic that Omar Abdullah, whose party has a history of backing terrorists, is now seeking mercy for them.
The stance of the NC and the PDP is a threat to national security and demonstrate their sympathies towards terrorism. It’s essential to condemn such statements and take strict action against those who promote terrorism.”
Chugh demanded that the government takes stringent action against terrorists like Yasin Malik and ensures justice for Rubaiya Sayeed and her family. It’s imperative to hold those accountable who have brought suffering to the people of Kashmir.
