National Conference president Farooq Abdullah stated on Wednesday that ‘Operation Sindoor’ has yielded positive results but emphasized that wars do not resolve issues, only exacerbate human suffering. He made these remarks at a press conference held at the party headquarters.
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.” He further illustrated his point by referencing the ongoing crises in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Speaking about the gas supply challenges, he noted, “Look at the situation of gas supplies here. It will take Qatar a year or two to restore gas supplies.” Abdullah emphasized the need for diplomatic solutions amid these pressing global issues.
In response to a question about tensions in the Gulf region, Abdullah expressed that the current economic climate across nations discourages war. “Don’t panic. The world isn’t ready for war. Economic conditions of every country are already bad, and no country wants war. The Middle East has most of the oil and gas, and if pressure continues, then the situation in the world will deteriorate to a point where survival becomes challenging,” he said.
When addressing the recently concluded assembly elections, Abdullah expressed a pragmatic outlook. “How will I see the results? I see it like you are seeing it,” he quipped. He referred to the controversy surrounding West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claims of election rigging and pointed to the state of Tamil Nadu, which is set to see a new government, alongside victories for Congress in Kerala and BJP in Assam.
Abdullah also responded to queries about the impact of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. “There was an impact of everything,” he stated, reinforcing that the opposition INDIA bloc remains robust and cohesive.
Addressing concerns over recent blasts in Punjab, the former Union minister downplayed the situation, stating, “Blasts have been happening in India; there was nothing new. You should not panic.” His comments indicated a call for calm amidst a challenging security landscape.
On the opposition’s critiques of his government’s performance in Jammu and Kashmir, Abdullah remained steadfast. “It is 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,” he concluded.
