Key Points
- Mehbooba Mufti compared the treatment of minorities in India to Bangladesh, saying there’s no difference.
- The BJP condemned her statement, calling it “anti-national”.
- Mufti criticized the Modi government for problems like unemployment and election issues.
- She also raised concerns about religious tensions and the mistreatment of minorities in India.
- Mufti mentioned controversial events like the Sambhal mosque survey and the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh.
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Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), sparked a political debate after comparing the treatment of minorities in India and Bangladesh. During a party meeting in Jammu on Sunday, Mufti claimed that both countries were treating minorities poorly, suggesting there was “no difference” between them. She said, “If atrocities are committed against minorities in India also, then what is the difference between India and Bangladesh? I don’t find any difference between India and Bangladesh.” She also pointed out that India is traditionally seen as a secular country.
Her comments came amid protests in Bangladesh following the arrest of Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. The BJP quickly reacted, calling Mufti’s statement “anti-national.” Former BJP chief of Jammu and Kashmir, Ravinder Raina, condemned the comparison, arguing that Bangladesh has faced severe human rights violations and attacks on minorities. He also called for the Jammu & Kashmir government to take action against Mufti.
The BJP further accused Mufti of making these comments to revive her waning political influence. Sunil Sharma, the Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, argued that Mufti was trying to stir up tensions within the Muslim community and mislead the public. He strongly disagreed with her comparison of the situation in India and Bangladesh, stating that Muslims in India, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, are safe.
In her speech, Mufti also touched on other national issues. She referenced the Sambhal mosque survey and expressed concerns about India’s progress, saying the country was regressing to a situation similar to 1947. She highlighted the unemployment crisis, mentioning that young people were struggling to find jobs, and criticized the jailing of activists like Umar Khalid. Mufti also questioned the integrity of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), alleging discrepancies in election results and accusing the Election Commission of inaction.
Mufti’s comments on unemployment, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, sparked further debate. She described the job situation in the region as dire, with young people facing difficulties in finding work. She ended by emphasizing that the majority of Hindus in India are secular and stressed the importance of all religious communities, including Sikhs, Christians, and Muslims, living together in peace.
