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Mehbooba Mufti Says 14,000 Youth Cases Withdrawn During PDP-BJP Rule
Mehbooba Mufti spoke about young people in Jammu and Kashmir.
She said that when her party governed with the BJP, about 14,000 cases against young people were withdrawn.
She also said that the alliance helped make a ceasefire possible.
Mufti criticized the current government led by Omar Abdullah.
She said young people feel afraid and cannot freely share their opinions online.
She wants political parties to work together to help young people.
She also asked the government to reconsider rules affecting young people’s futures.
These statements were her claims at an event in Srinagar.
Mehbooba Mufti said around 14,000 cases against young people were withdrawn during the PDP-BJP government.
She said the alliance also helped facilitate a ceasefire and took steps to promote peace and youth engagement.
Mufti criticized the Omar Abdullah-led government, asking whether it could take similar measures for young people.
She alleged that young people in Jammu and Kashmir face fear and are not free to express their views on social media.
Mufti called for political parties to work together on youth concerns, including mental stress and uncertainty.
- Who
- Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party, made the statements.
- What
- She said around 14,000 cases against youth were withdrawn during PDP-BJP rule and urged action on youth concerns.
- Where
- An event in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- Sunday; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- Mufti said young people face serious challenges, including fear, uncertainty, and limits on expressing their views.
Key facts
- Cases Mufti said were withdrawn
- Around 14,000 cases against young people
- Government period cited
- The PDP-BJP alliance government in Jammu and Kashmir
- Other measure cited
- Mufti said the alliance helped facilitate a ceasefire
- Current government criticized
- The government led by Omar Abdullah
- Youth concerns raised
- Fear, social-media expression, mental stress, and uncertainty
- Additional proposal
- Mufti urged the government to review its approach and allow youth to travel through Ladakh to China
Quotes
Mehbooba Mufti
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and PDP president
“If somebody’s grandfather or father was involved in militancy, that youth cannot get government service in J&K. If people can travel to China from other states, why cannot we travel to China through Ladakh and let our youth see a new World.”
thehansindia.com
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