Budgam, Nov 12: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA from Budgam, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi, on Thursday condemned the attack on CRPF personnel in Kulgam and the killing of two Special Police Officers (SPOs) in Kishtwar, saying violence has no place in a civilised or democratic society.
Speaking to media persons at his Budgam office, Mehdi said repeated incidents raise serious questions about the approach adopted by the Central government towards Kashmir.
“While the government may have controlled the visible signs of instability, maintaining control cannot be considered a permanent solution to the situation,” he said.
Mehdi called upon the Government of India to reset its priorities and initiate political measures, including dialogue with the “elected Assembly”, to address the political grievances of the people.
Referring to the abrogation of Article 370, the MLA said it had not addressed the political grievances or instability in the region, alleging that the post-abrogation situation was controlled through the use of police force and surveillance.
“The prevailing silence and fear should not be projected as peace,” the PDP leader said, adding that recent incidents indicate that political grievances and instability in the region remain unresolved—(KNO)
