‘We will interfere in India’s foreign policy when it comes to Pakistan’: Mehbooba Mufti

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti urged the central government to stop “ranting” about war and adopt the path of dialogue and reconciliation with Pakistan.

Her remarks came at a time when the parliament is discussing the Operation Sindoor, India’s military offensive against Pakistan-based terror hubs, with the opposition raising questions over the way the government had handled the situation.

"If our country has to move forward, then stop ranting about war and talk about dialogue (with Pakistan). If you want to prove your mettle in the world and overcome China, then enter a dialogue and take the path of reconciliation," Mufti said.

She said the people of Jammu and Kashmir are not the enemies of Indian government, but asserted that they would "interfere" in the country's foreign policy when it comes to Pakistan.

"I want to tell Delhi what India's foreign policy is without Jammu and Kashmir. We had war, it caused destruction. I want to tell the government that we will interfere in the foreign policy and tell you to become the Big Brother because your war is fought in Jammu and Kashmir," said the PDP chief.

Referring to reports about the Asia Cup cricket tournament in the UAE, the former CM said sports and politics should not be mixed.

"I am happy that India has decided to participate in the Asia Cup even as everyone is saying they should not. Let the sports be," she said.

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