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Mehbooba Mufti Urges India to Swap War Rhetoric for Pakistan Dialogue

Speaking at her party’s foundation day in Srinagar, she warned that heavy security deployments have alienated Kashmiri communities, urging the prime minister to complement talks with Pakistan through targeted investments in local development rather than arms spending.

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Overview

  • Mufti told the Centre to stop “ranting about war” and pursue dialogue and reconciliation with Pakistan to secure progress and regional stability.
  • She warned that conflicts with Pakistan are fought on Jammu and Kashmir soil, giving local communities a direct stake in India’s foreign policy.
  • The former chief minister criticised the security-first approach in Jammu and Kashmir for deepening alienation since the revocation of Article 370.
  • Mufti argued that resources currently channelled into military deployments and arms procurement should instead fund healthcare, education and infrastructure.
  • She appealed to Prime Minister Modi to leverage his mandate to broker peace with dignity and to keep sports events like the Asia Cup separate from political tensions.