Overview

• The PDP leader said the BJP is "embracing" the Taliban while "targeting" Indian Muslims through labels such as "Love Jihad," "Land Jihad," "Vote Jihad" and "Cow Jihad."
• Her remarks coincided with India's decision to upgrade ties with Afghanistan and the visit of Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
• She argued that scholarships and aid offered to Afghan students clash with the alleged withdrawal of scholarships for Muslim students in India and the closure of madrasas.
• Mufti posted the critique on X and ended with "Hope Bulldozer Baba is listening," in a jab at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
• The coverage reported no immediate response from the BJP or the central government to her accusations.