Mehbooba Mufti – A Mature Politician

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By Tanveer Qureshi

Mehbooba Mufti knew that a multitude of party leaders was more inclined towards Mufti Saheb than the party itself. After Mufti Saheb’s demise, she started to lose the grip on several party members & matters within the party. Moreover, administering the party affairs, balancing the alliance & managing the governance of a Conflict State immediately after Mufti Saheb’s demise proved to be a backbreaker. The pressure applied by the aligning partner on several controversial issues put her, the party as a whole and the alliance under severe tension which ultimately resulted in the breakdown of The Alliance. Subsequently, 05/19 brought such miseries that survival of the party seemed impossible.
Events such as but not limited to, the demise of party patron, dissolution of the coalition and above all 05/19 resulted in a chaotic situation and led to the resignation/termination of scores of party leaders, executives & volunteers. Many cited a sense of neglect, favouritism, lack of vision, poor strategic planning & inexperience as main reasons but camouflaging of several party leaders for vested interests & political survival can’t be undermined.
But now, huge change can be inferred from her approach towards multi-dimensions of Kashmir Mainstream Politics. Post detention, she has shown a more careful & calculated approach while sailing her party’s dented boat through the political storm. She has made her & the party’s presence being felt within the current political dilemma under the umbrella of PAGD. Resignation of numerous party rebels has come to her as a “Blessing in Disguise” and the same has enabled her to terminate the deadwood which ultimately has made things easier for her to monitor & control. Her statements seem to have more substance & content. Comparatively, being low profile has helped her to focus more on public outreach, uncover young leaders & strengthen party cadres.
Political pundits strongly believe that under the leadership of Mehbooba Mufti PDP will regain its past glory..