Diplomat Desk
Srinagar : DD,Senior BJP leader and Jammu & Kashmir spokesperson Altaf Thakur launched a scathing attack on National Conference (NC) Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah for his recent remarks, where Ruhullah claimed that the abrogation of Article 370 has “choked Jammu & Kashmir’s economy” and that Muslims across India are facing increasing threats.
Countering these claims, Thakur stated emphatically, “Not a single new grave was dug due to violence after the abrogation of special status.” He highlighted that the move to revoke Article 370 in August 2019 has ushered in an era of unprecedented peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir, with a significant decline in incidents of violence and militancy-related activities.
“Today, peace prevails in every corner of Jammu and Kashmir. The atmosphere of fear and unrest that existed for decades has been replaced by hope, stability, and security,” Thakur said. He pointed out that the region has witnessed record voter turnout in both Lok Sabha and parliamentary elections since the abrogation, reflecting the people’s growing faith in democratic processes and governance.
Refuting Ruhullah’s allegations about threats to Muslims in India, Thakur asserted that the Narendra Modi-led government is committed to the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas”, ensuring inclusive development for all citizens, irrespective of caste, color, or creed. “There is no threat to any community in India. The government’s focus is on inclusive growth, economic development, and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone,” he added.
Hitting back at Ruhullah’s demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s pre-1953 position, Thakur criticized it as “an outdated and separatist agenda” that has no place in today’s progressive and unified India. “Such demands only serve to mislead the people and align with separatist narratives that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have rejected. The focus now is on peace, development, and integration with the rest of the country,” Thakur stated.DD
