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J&K Leader Farooq Accuses Centre of ‘Step‑Motherly’ Treatment
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:36 AM
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Senior J&K politician Farooq said the central government is treating the union territory with a step‑motherly attitude, as reported by Daily Excelsior.
Senior politician Farooq publicly alleged that the Union Government is extending a step‑motherly approach towards Jammu and Kashmir, implying unequal or neglectful treatment. The statement was featured in the Daily Excelsior, highlighting the leader's dissatisfaction with recent central policies affecting the region.
Farooq's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the Centre's governance model for the union territory, which has been a focal point of political debate since the reorganisation of the state. While he did not cite specific policies, the comment underscores a perception of marginalisation among some local leaders.
No official response from the central government has been recorded at the time of reporting. The statement adds to a series of regional voices calling for greater engagement and equitable treatment from New Delhi.
Farooq's remarks come amid ongoing discussions about the Centre's governance model for the union territory, which has been a focal point of political debate since the reorganisation of the state. While he did not cite specific policies, the comment underscores a perception of marginalisation among some local leaders.
No official response from the central government has been recorded at the time of reporting. The statement adds to a series of regional voices calling for greater engagement and equitable treatment from New Delhi.