Mehbooba Mufti Slams BJP, NC Over Waqf Bill During Visit to Rajouri

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Former J&K CM Accuses Centre of Targeting Minorities, Criticizes Abdullahs for Silence on Controversial Legislation

RAJOURI, April 20:-President of  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, on Sunday visited the residence of senior PDP leader Advocate Asif Iqbal Kataria in Fatehpur, Rajouri. During her visit, she interacted with party leaders, office bearers, local and citizens.

Addressing a gathering of supporters, Mufti launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of systematically crushing minorities and manipulating religious sentiments. She pointed to the recently introduced Waqf Amendment Bill as a prime example, calling it “unfortunate and unacceptable”to the Muslim community.

“The BJP had promised two crore jobs annually, but their slogans have proven hollow. Instead of addressing real issues like inflation and unemployment, the government is creating religious divides,” she said.

Mufti also criticized the National Conference leadership, particularly Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah, for their silence on the bill. She alleged that the Abdullahs had gone so far as to welcome the Union Minister responsible for tabling the controversial legislation.

In a sharp comparison, she stated there was no difference between the elected government under the NC and the current LG administration, asserting that both failed to address the people’s real issues. “Providing basic amenities like power and water is not governance—where is the action on daily wagers, unemployment, and wrongful terminations?” she asked.

Mufti further cited a recent statement by former intelligence official A.S. Dulat, alleging an emerging nexus between the National Conference and the BJP, particularly regarding the abrogation of Article 370.

Concluding her address, Mufti accused the Omar Abdullah-led government of prioritizing bureaucratic power struggles over the needs of the people, especially on matters like daily wage workers and employment.