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PDP's U-Turn on Promises Sets Off Massive Political Implications in Kashmir Valley

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Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep disappointment and frustration towards the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their complete reversal on promises made during the Assembly election campaign. The Working President of the National Conference held a rally in Anantnag, where he questioned the PDP's stance on various key issues, including the revocation of the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA), sending the Army back to the barracks, entering into a dialogue with the Hurriyat leadership, and opening additional LoC routes. Abdullah alleged that PDP's Chief Minister, Mufti Sayeed, has become a tormentor for the youth of the state and has arrested nearly 1,500 political activists and youth for a single public meeting of the Prime Minister.

Key Takeaways:

  • Omar Abdullah, the Working President of the National Conference, accused PDP of taking a U-turn on all promises made during the Assembly election campaign.
  • PDP's Chief Minister, Mufti Sayeed, was accused of breaking promises to the youth of Kashmir, including revoking AFSPA, sending the Army back to the barracks, and entering into a dialogue with the Hurriyat leadership.
  • Abdullah alleged that Mufti Sahab has become a tormentor for the youth of the state, arresting nearly 1,500 youth and political activists for a single public meeting of the Prime Minister.
  • The Working President claimed that the Prime Minister brazenly ridiculed the Chief Minister in front of the whole world, showing no respect to the elected leader of the state.
  • Abdullah questioned the Chief Minister's ability to address the internal dimensions of the political issue, saying that he has no say even in addressing the internal dimensions of the problem.

Statistics:

  • 1,500: The number of youth and political activists arrested by the Punjab Police during the visit of the Prime Minister.
  • 9 months: The time frame in which PDP broke all promises made during the Assembly election campaign.
  • Several: The number of times the Prime Minister has snubbed the Chief Minister, including the incident mentioned in the rally.

Sources:

  • United News of India
  • HT Syndication with permission from United News of India
  • Syndigate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info)

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