Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Mehbooba Mufti's remarks spark political row over Kashmir crackdown
Mehbooba Mufti, the president of the Peoples Democratic Party, made some comments that caused a big argument.
She said that the police in Kashmir can use more force against protesters because there is militancy there, unlike in Delhi.
Some people, like Tanvir Sadiq and Iftikhar Misgar, were very upset with her remarks.
They said she was justifying the use of force against protesters in Kashmir and reminded her of her past comments that were also controversial.
This all happened during a protest in Delhi.
Other leaders like Imran Nabi Dar and Altaf Bukhari also criticized her, saying her remarks were shameful and hypocritical.
They reminded everyone of the injuries and deaths caused by pellet guns during her time as chief minister.
Mehbooba Mufti condemned police action against protesters in Delhi but argued that similar action in Kashmir is understandable due to militancy.
Critics, including Tanvir Sadiq and Iftikhar Misgar, found her remarks disgraceful and accused her of justifying force against Kashmiri protesters.
Mufti's remarks were made during a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
Critics reminded her of her past 'milk and toffee' remarks, which they saw as justifying the use of pellet guns and bullets against protesters in 2016.
The political row highlights the ongoing debate over police action and human rights in Kashmir.
- Who
- Mehbooba Mufti, Tanvir Sadiq, Iftikhar Misgar, Imran Nabi Dar, Altaf Bukhari
- What
- Political row over remarks on police action in Kashmir
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Delhi, Jantar Mantar
- Why
- Mehbooba Mufti's remarks distinguishing Kashmir's security situation from Delhi's, which critics found controversial.
Mehbooba Mufti's Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Justification of Police Action
Mehbooba Mufti's Perspective
Mehbooba Mufti argued that police action against protesters in Kashmir is understandable due to militancy, distinguishing it from Delhi's situation.
Critics' Perspective
Critics, including Tanvir Sadiq and Iftikhar Misgar, found her remarks disgraceful and accused her of justifying force against Kashmiri protesters.
Historical Context
Mehbooba Mufti's Perspective
Mufti's remarks were made in the context of her party's protest against police action in Delhi, where she condemned the use of force.
Critics' Perspective
Critics reminded her of her past 'milk and toffee' remarks, which they saw as justifying the use of pellet guns and bullets against protesters in 2016.
- Speaker
- Mehbooba Mufti
- Party
- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- Event
- Protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Date
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Critics
- Tanvir Sadiq, Iftikhar Misgar, Imran Nabi Dar, Altaf Bukhari
- Context
- 2016 unrest after Burhan Wani's death
