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Mufti blames Abdullah for stoking suspicion against Jammu & Kashmir residents
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 07:48 AM
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Former J&K leader Mufti accused former chief minister Abdullah of creating suspicion towards the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Daily Excelsior reported.
Mufti, a senior political figure in Jammu and Kashmir, publicly held former chief minister Farooq Abdullah responsible for fostering mistrust against the region's residents. In a statement covered by Daily Excelsior, Mufti asserted that Abdullah's recent remarks and policies have led to heightened suspicion towards the local populace, undermining communal harmony.
The accusation comes amid ongoing political tensions in the Union Territory, where leaders from different parties are vying for influence ahead of upcoming local elections. Mufti emphasized that any narrative that paints the people of Jammu and Kashmir as suspicious or untrustworthy is detrimental to the peace and development of the area.
Abdullah has not yet responded to the allegations, and political analysts suggest that the exchange may reflect deeper intra‑regional rivalries rather than specific policy disagreements. Observers note that such public spats could impact voter sentiment as the political landscape in the valley remains highly fluid.
The Daily Excelsior report did not provide further details on the specific comments that triggered the accusation, but highlighted the broader concern among local leaders about maintaining social cohesion in the face of political competition.
The accusation comes amid ongoing political tensions in the Union Territory, where leaders from different parties are vying for influence ahead of upcoming local elections. Mufti emphasized that any narrative that paints the people of Jammu and Kashmir as suspicious or untrustworthy is detrimental to the peace and development of the area.
Abdullah has not yet responded to the allegations, and political analysts suggest that the exchange may reflect deeper intra‑regional rivalries rather than specific policy disagreements. Observers note that such public spats could impact voter sentiment as the political landscape in the valley remains highly fluid.
The Daily Excelsior report did not provide further details on the specific comments that triggered the accusation, but highlighted the broader concern among local leaders about maintaining social cohesion in the face of political competition.