Mehbooba raises concern over rising communal tensions, neglect of developmental priorities

Jammu, Dec 01: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president and former chief minister J&K, Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday expressed concerns over rising communal tensions and the neglect of developmental priorities.

Drawing parallels with 1947, she accused the government of fostering division, alleging attempts to demolish mosques to search for temples and communalizing spaces like Ajmer Sharif Dargah.

She criticized the lack of jobs, poor infrastructure, and questioned electoral integrity, citing discrepancies in voting percentages and results. Comparing India’s treatment of minorities to Bangladesh, she warned against compromising the nation’s secular fabric.

Mufti’s remarks have sparked sharp political reactions across the spectrum.