Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Mehbooba Mufti apologizes for Jantar Mantar remarks
Mehbooba Mufti, a former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, apologized for some things she said at a protest in Delhi.
She meant to say that security forces use excuses to target people in Kashmir, but she accidentally left out an important word.
Some people got upset because they thought she was saying it was okay for security forces to do that.
She said she was sorry and explained that she didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings.
This isn't the first time she's had trouble with what she says in public, and she might be trying to be more careful because of that.
Mehbooba Mufti apologized for her June 23 remarks at Jantar Mantar.
She claimed she unintentionally missed the word 'bahana' (excuse) in her statement.
Her remarks were interpreted by some as justifying security force actions in Kashmir.
She apologized, saying she didn't mean to hurt anyone's feelings.
This controversy comes amid her efforts for a political comeback.
- Who
- Mehbooba Mufti, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and PDP chief
- What
- Apology for controversial remarks made at Jantar Mantar
- When
- June 25, following remarks made on June 23
- Where
- Delhi, during a media conference
- Why
- To clarify and apologize for a statement that was misinterpreted as justifying security force actions against protesters in Kashmir
Apology Accepted
Criticism Continues
Interpretation of Remarks
Apology Accepted
Supporters accept her explanation that she missed the word 'bahana' and believe it was a genuine mistake.
Criticism Continues
Critics argue that her remarks were poorly worded and could be seen as justifying security force actions.
- Date of Remarks
- June 23
- Location of Remarks
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Apology Date
- June 25
- Political Party
- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- Previous Controversial Remark
- Milk and toffee remark in 2016