Dinesh Kamath's Editorial 'Muftis and Abdullahs are not Kashmir, Kashmir is not Muftis and Abdullahs' that was published in Newsband

Muftis and Abdullahs are not Kashmir, Kashmir is not Muftis and Abdullahs

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti said that Prime Minister Modi is misleading people by equating himself with the nation. Mufti said the BJP was abusing opponents to gain sympathy and power. National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, also a Lok Sabha candidate from Srinagar, attacked Modi. Dr. Abdullah said the BJP wanted to change the very framework of the Constitution.

India isn’t Modi, Modi isn’t India, says Mehbooba Mufti. She is right. India is bigger than Modi, Indira, Rahul or Congress party. She is very much correct. But equally divisive politics is played by her and so called pseudo seculars who divide people based on caste and region, which is threat to unity and integrity of India. It is the social fabric within the people which is the reason why India still stands united and strong.

Such a statement contradicts her as well. Mufti or separatists don't represent Kashmir alone. However unpleasant the fact is, but it is true. Modi is the best we have for now. Who would want Rahul Gandhi, Mayawati or Mamata Benarjee on a PM’s seat?

India still is a lot more than just Modi. But first the Kashmiri leaders should learn to respect Kashmiri Pandits and give them back their respectful homes. Every Indian owes his allegiance to India and not to Modi. Absolutely correct. But the question is to whom or to which country do Mehbooba Mufti (and PDP) and Abdullah (and NC) owe their allegiance to? Do they owe it to India or to Pakistan or to Kashmir?

If the answer is "only to Kashmir" then clarification would be required as to what exactly do they mean by just "Kashmir". Just a state of the Indian Union and therefore by extension they owe allegiance to India? Or to an independent nation-state of Kashmir? Or a Kashmir under Pakistani rule?

They ask all the right questions of Modi and BJP but never answer the questions directed at them.

Mehbooba is misleading people of Kashmir. We need Modi for the safety and security of Kashmir which is an integral part of India. There is no room for separatists In Kashmir. They can go to Pakistan.

Only corrupted people have problem with Modi. People who are honest support Modi even today.

All Indians have natural urge to love their nation - this element of larger patriotism is not the property of BJP alone. Nation means people

Don’t forget one thing. For better Kashmir and better India it is necessary to remove Muftis and Abdullahs from political powers. Otherwise, they will continue to give provocative speeches and will be responsible for the death of Kashmiris. Mufti, Abdullahs are not Kashmir, Kashmir is not Mufti, Abdullahs.

Anyway, what has Mufti done for India? Or even for the people of J&K state? Other than the Muslims of the Valley whose separatist agenda she seems to actively represent, what has she done for the people of Jammu or Ladakh? Indians should not be mistaken for gullible fools.

Don’t forget that Muftis and Abdullahs are not Kashmir and Kashmir is not Muftis and Abdullahs.