National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has raised concerns about the ongoing militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, urging the central government to address the issue and be accountable.
While speaking to media persons in Kishtwar, Abdullah questioned the origins of the militants.
"How have the militants, who are around 200 to 300, come? From where have they come?... Who is dying—our Colonel, Major, and soldiers? How is all this happening? The central government should answer the entire nation. Even the Bangladesh border is porous now," he said.
Abdullah clarified his previous controversial statement, which implied collusion between Army personnel and terrorists in the Union Territory. He insisted that these militants have infiltrated rather than being airdropped by drones.
"The question remains: who is to be held responsible for all this?” he asked.
The National Conference president stressed that the central government must take responsibility.
He stated, "The Centre has to come forward and address the nation on this issue because the responsibility lies with them, not with anyone else." He added that once the Union Territory has its own government, the onus will still lie with the Centre.
Following his statements, which sparked outrage, Abdullah reiterated that someone must be held accountable and called on the central government to explain the massive infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir.
Previously, on August 8, Abdullah criticised the abrogation of Article 370, dismissing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim that it was a watershed moment for the country.
Reacting to PM Modi's statement on the fifth anniversary of the abrogation, Abdullah said, "That's not the nation's history; it is their party's history."
He further commented on India's secular nature, saying, "When the Constitution was made, where were they? They wanted a Hindu India. But (Jawaharlal) Nehru, (Sardar Vallabhbhai) Patel, (B. R.) Ambedkar—all those leaders of that time said no." He affirmed that India believes in unity in diversity.
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