Farooq Abdullah voices ‘affection for Pakistan’ again; BJP responds: talks and gunfire cannot go hand in hand…

Farooq Abdullah voices ‘affection for Pakistan’ again; BJP responds: talks and gunfire cannot go hand in hand…

National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has once again become a subject of discussion due to his remarks—this time, once again concerning Pakistan. On Thursday, while strongly advocating for dialogue between India and Pakistan, Abdullah stated that political disputes cannot be resolved through gunfire or military confrontation, and that meaningful talks should commence without waiting for the end of hostilities. The former Chief Minister also reiterated that Kashmir is, was, and will always remain an integral part of India. Abdullah remarked, “If you wait for all the firing to stop, it will be too late.” He was responding to a question regarding the stance of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government, which maintains that dialogue and gunfire cannot coexist.