Recent Assembly election was about defending identity, dignity of Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti emphasizes defending J&K's identity and dignity in recent Assembly election, urging continued fight for justice.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday (November 19, 2024) said the recent Assembly election was about “defending the identity and dignity of J&K”.

“The (J&K Assembly) elections were not just about securing seats but about defending the identity and dignity of J&K. Our MLAs have been instrumental in voicing the deep concerns of the people regarding the unilateral abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A. Their efforts remind us of the urgent need to continue this fight within legislative forums and through public outreach,” Ms. Mufti, who held a meeting of the party leaders in Srinagar, said.

She told the party leaders that the PDP’s “agenda of peace, development and dignity should reach every doorstep. “Our strength lies in our workers and their ability to connect with the people. Together, we can rebuild the party as a vehicle of hope and justice,” she said.

Ms. Mufti’s party won only three Assembly seats in the recent election. She praised the party MLAs for raising issues of critical importance to the people, particularly the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A, during the recent Assembly session in Srinagar.

PDP MLA and Legislative Party head Waheed-ur-Rehman Parra criticised Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah. “The statements made by Omar sahib are riddled with contradictions. Our party will continue to remind the government of the issues they raised during the election and the promises they made, which earned them such a significant mandate,” Mr. Parra said.