SRINAGAR: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti has called on the voters of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to remain united and avoid fragmented votes in the so-called assembly polls in the territory.
According to media reports, speaking to media in Shopian, she expressed deep concern over recent developments she believes could impact election results. She also specifically highlighted the release of Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) chief Engineer Rashid, showing that the timing of his release raises doubts and might be a tactic to split voters.
Mufti welcomed Rashid’ s release but also criticized the timing, noting it would have been more beneficial had he been released earlier to take part in Parliamentary polls. She also emphasized that voter unity is key to effectively counter the BJP’s threats to Kashmir’s identity, employment opportunities and land.
When asked regarding Indian Home Minister Amit Shah’s claim to create five lakh jobs if the BJP is elected in the Occupied Kashmir, she dismissed it as another false claim. “BJP track record of false promises and claims is well established,” she added.
