Srinagar, September 14: Farooq Abdullah, the president of the National Conference (NC), asserted on Thursday that India and Pakistan must engage in dialogue to put an end to the ongoing violence and establish lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir also emphasized that wars have not resolved issues in the past and will not bring peace in the future. He expressed his belief that such incidents of violence will continue if there is no dialogue, adding, “We are fools if we think that it (violence) will stop. We will keep losing lives… There is no way but dialogue. Both countries should give up their stubbornness and hold talks.”
Farooq Abdullah made these remarks after visiting the family of Humayun Bhat, a Deputy Superintendent of the Jammu and Kashmir Police who was martyred in a gun battle with terrorists in Anantnag. Bhat, along with Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhonchak, lost their lives in an encounter with terrorists in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on Wednesday.
When asked about comments from some Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders regarding reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Abdullah stated that wars have not resolved issues in the past and will not bring peace in the future. He emphasized that confrontation cannot resolve any issue.
Abdullah also criticized the BJP-led central government’s claims that terrorism has ended in Jammu and Kashmir, pointing to the recent loss of lives in the region.
Reiterating his stance on the need for dialogue, Abdullah cited the situation in Ukraine, emphasizing that even in conflicts like the one in Ukraine, dialogue is necessary to establish peace.
Regarding Pakistan’s involvement in the region, Abdullah noted that Pakistan has never accepted the status quo and has consistently disputed it.
When asked about the origin of the well-trained terrorists involved in recent incidents, Abdullah refrained from pointing fingers at any specific group or nationality but expressed concern about their training and potential origins.
He concluded by highlighting the daily challenges and dangers faced by the people and security forces in the region due to ongoing violence.
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