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Former J&K Leader Dr Farooq Abdullah Calls for Shift in New Delhi’s Kashmir Policy
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 01:01 AM
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Dr Farooq Abdullah, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, said he hopes the central government will rethink its approach to the region in an interview with Kashmir Life.
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Dr Farooq Abdullah expressed optimism that New Delhi will revise its stance on the disputed region. He made the comments during a recent interview with Kashmir Life, stressing the need for a more inclusive political outlook.
Abdullah highlighted that recent developments on the ground present an opportunity for the central government to adopt policies that reflect the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. While he did not outline specific measures, he urged policymakers to consider a shift that could enhance stability and spur development.
The remarks come at a time when Parliament is debating the future of the region’s special status and security arrangements. Abdullah’s call for a change in thinking adds a senior political voice to the ongoing national conversation about Kashmir.
Abdullah highlighted that recent developments on the ground present an opportunity for the central government to adopt policies that reflect the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. While he did not outline specific measures, he urged policymakers to consider a shift that could enhance stability and spur development.
The remarks come at a time when Parliament is debating the future of the region’s special status and security arrangements. Abdullah’s call for a change in thinking adds a senior political voice to the ongoing national conversation about Kashmir.