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Farooq Abdullah Says J&K Must Be Self‑Reliant, Stop ‘Begging’ from Delhi
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 01:18 AM
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Former J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah told the people of Jammu and Kashmir to become self‑reliant and stop depending on Delhi for assistance.
Farooq Abdullah, the veteran leader of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and former chief minister, urged the residents of the state to rely on their own capabilities rather than continually seeking aid from the centre.
He highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir possesses ample natural resources, tourism potential and human talent, and that sustained dependence on Delhi hampers genuine progress. Abdullah called for greater local entrepreneurship, agricultural revitalisation and skill‑development initiatives.
The remarks were made during a public gathering in the region, where he stressed that the Union Territory’s administration should focus on empowering citizens instead of engaging in political bargaining with the capital.
Abdullah’s comments echo the broader debate on Delhi’s role in the state following the 2019 revocation of its special status, underscoring a push for greater self‑sufficiency.
No immediate response from the central government has been recorded.
He highlighted that Jammu and Kashmir possesses ample natural resources, tourism potential and human talent, and that sustained dependence on Delhi hampers genuine progress. Abdullah called for greater local entrepreneurship, agricultural revitalisation and skill‑development initiatives.
The remarks were made during a public gathering in the region, where he stressed that the Union Territory’s administration should focus on empowering citizens instead of engaging in political bargaining with the capital.
Abdullah’s comments echo the broader debate on Delhi’s role in the state following the 2019 revocation of its special status, underscoring a push for greater self‑sufficiency.
No immediate response from the central government has been recorded.