Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) President and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah, on Thursday advised the BJP-led Central government to take a lesson from the recent violence in Leh, Ladakh.Jammu Real EstateKashmir Travel Packages
The unrest stemmed from long-standing demands for statehood and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule. In a press conference, Farooq attributed the violence to frustration over unfulfilled promises, emphasising that similar assurances had been made to Jammu and Kashmir regarding statehood.
He stressed the unrest reflects local grievances, not external influences, highlighting Sonam Wangchuk’s peaceful protests, including a hunger strike and barefoot march from Leh to Delhi.
The JKNC chief also warned of risks in border areas, such as Ladakh, especially with China’s destabilisation efforts, and urged the Centre to engage in sincere talks with the people of Ladakh to address their aspirations and prevent further escalation.Jammu Real EstateKashmir Travel Packages
According to him, the violence left four people dead and over 80 injured, including police personnel. Protesters torched the BJP office, police vehicles, and other buildings; police responded with tear gas and live fire.
