Kulgam attack linked to Farooq Abdullah's statements, says R P Singh
The BJP national spokesperson claimed the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's remarks appear to defend Pakistan's role in the region.
Senior BJP leader and national spokesperson R P Singh said on Thursday that the Kulgam terror attack should be viewed alongside repeated statements by Farooq Abdullah. According to the Daily Excelsior, Singh suggested these remarks appear to defend and legitimise Pakistan's role in Jammu and Kashmir.
Singh, issuing a statement from New Delhi, said Abdullah portrayed Pakistan as a country protecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He also noted that on November 12, Abdullah argued India should initiate dialogue even if guns have not fallen silent.
The BJP spokesperson stated these are not isolated slips of the tongue but point to a recurring pattern. He said a nation that sponsors terrorism and targets civilians is being projected as a protector, while India is urged to engage in dialogue before Pakistan abandons its terror campaign.
Singh asked where Abdullah's allegiance lies and questioned how far one can echo the narrative of an enemy State before undermining national security. He added that questions about loyalty are inevitable when a leader advances positions that serve Pakistan's interests.
The spokesperson concluded that no political stature or family legacy can place anyone above accountability when India's sovereignty and the lives of soldiers are at stake.