National Conference Senior Leader and Member of Parliament Agha Ruhullah hit out at BJP and RSS, accusing them of adopting policies aimed at alienating and targeting Kashmiri Muslims.
Speaking to the media after attending a meeting, Ruhullah expressed his concerns about what he alleged as a “systematic pattern” employed by right-wing forces to marginalize Kashmiris, particularly Muslims. He cited the recent Pahalgam attack as an example of efforts to foster hostility against the people of Kashmir.
Ruhullah accused the BJP and RSS of using such incidents to advance their narrative, which, he alleged, portrays Kashmiri Muslims as adversaries. He added that similar actions in other parts of India, such as Delhi and Chandigarh, indicate a coordinated effort to deny Kashmiris their rights while creating a climate of fear and animosity.
“This is part of a larger, systemic approach,” Ruhullah stated. “The BJP, as the ruling party with control over administration, allows these policies to persist. It views Kashmiris, particularly Kashmiri Muslims, as enemies to be subdued rather than citizens to be empowered.”
On the issue of government employees in Jammu and Kashmir being terminated over alleged anti-national activities, Ruhullah demanded transparency and accountability. He insisted that the reasons for such terminations must be disclosed and the decision-making authority should be identified.
“The government owes it to the people to explain these actions. It must be clear who has the authority to decide such terminations and whether these decisions are just and lawful,” he said.Ruhullah also voiced concern over the delay in releasing Constituency Development Funds (CDF) for MLAs in Jammu and Kashmir.“The funds need to be released immediately,” he urged. “People are waiting for the promises made to them to be fulfilled and unnecessary delays are causing concerns and hampering progress.”
Pertinently, days before Pahalgam attack in April, Ruhullah in an interview had voiced concern over what he alleged there is a conspiracy at work in what he stated that by sending tourists in huge numbers, Kashmir was at risk of facing cultural invasion. His comments however drew sharp criticism from within the Kashmir Valley itself and people chose to dismiss this accusation.
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