Mehbooba Mufti Questions Centre's Allegiance Amid Taliban Diplomacy

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Former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti raised questions about the Centre's priorities while addressing a party convention in Srinagar. Her remarks came in the wake of the Taliban foreign minister's visit to New Delhi, where he was received warmly. Mufti asked why the government is willing to engage with the Taliban but seems to have animosity towards its own people, particularly Indian Muslims.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mehbooba Mufti questioned the Centre's priorities, asking why it is willing to talk to the Taliban but not with its own people.
  • The former Chief Minister criticized the BJP government for its treatment of Indian Muslims, citing instances of mosques and madrasas being demolished.
  • Mufti pointed out the contrast between the Centre's approach to the Taliban and its handling of Kashmiris, saying that the people of Jammu and Kashmir were made to join India over Pakistan but have since been made to live miserably.
  • The visit of Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to New Delhi marked the first official visit from a top Taliban official to India.
  • Mufti stated that times change and the BJP's stance on the Taliban has shifted, with the party that once labelled them "terrorists" now talking to them.

Statistics:

  • 0 (number of instances where Mufti mentioned Indian Muslims being harmed)
  • 1 (number of times Mufti referred to the Centre's willingness to talk to the Taliban)
  • 1 (number of instances where Mufti mentioned mosques and madrasas being demolished)
  • 1 (number of times Mufti mentioned the Centre's treatment of Kashmiris)

Sources:

  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd. (2025)
  • Contify.com