National Conference president Farooq Abdullah expressed mixed sentiments on Wednesday regarding the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’ and the broader context of international conflict. He emphasized, “Wars do not bring a solution, they only bring misery.”
Abdullah remarked, “(Operation) Sindoor has paid its dividends. I think there is no more question of wars. Wars do not bring a solution; they just bring misery. Look at Ukraine and the destruction there. Notice the situation of gas supplies here; it will take Qatar a year or two to restore gas supplies,” while addressing reporters at the party headquarters.
The former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir commented on the global unrest, highlighting the fragile state of economies around the world. “Don’t panic; the world isn’t ready for war. The economic conditions of every country are already bad, and no country wants war,” he asserted.
Abdullah pointed out that the Middle East, rich in oil and gas resources, could face dire consequences if international pressures persist. “If pressure continues, the situation will be so bleak that it will be hard to survive,” he warned.
In light of the recent assembly election results, Abdullah remarked that he shares the same perspective as the general public. “How will I see it? I see it like you are seeing. The results have come; Mamata Banerjee isn’t accepting them and claims there was significant rigging. This is the situation in Bengal. Tamil Nadu is welcoming a new government, Congress has emerged victorious in Kerala, and BJP has won in Assam. What else is there?”
On the impact of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Abdullah acknowledged its significance. “There was an impact of everything,” he said, adding that the opposition INDIA bloc is robust and well-prepared.
Addressing concerns about recent blasts in Punjab, Abdullah stated, “Blasts have been happening in India; this is nothing new. You should not panic.”
Concerning criticism directed at the National Conference government by opposition parties in Jammu and Kashmir, he remarked, “It’s good that the opposition is doing its job. If they don’t, how will they survive? Let them say what they want. Our party is working the way it has to, and we will continue to do so.”
Farooq Abdullah’s statements resonate with growing concerns over global conflicts and their intricate ties to domestic disparities, echoing sentiments shared by many in the political and economic spheres.
