Jammu, July 1: Sunil Sharma, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, has sharply criticized those advocating for dialogue between India and Pakistan. He deemed this demand inappropriate amid ongoing efforts to strengthen security in Jammu and Kashmir.
In a conversation with a news agency, Sharma stated, “It is a strange irony in this country. When a matter is beyond anyone’s jurisdiction and relates to national security, interference is blatant and indicative of deeper issues.”
He emphasized the oddity of leaders like Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who have historically supported separatism and provided shelter to terrorism, now advocating for talks with Pakistan. “This is a very serious matter,” he added.
Referring to ‘Operation Sindoor,’ Sharma highlighted the valor and bravery displayed by the Indian Army. He remarked, “At a time when our brave soldiers are defending this land, advocating for dialogue appears controversial.”
Sharma also pointed out that law and order in Jammu and Kashmir has been improving over the past few years. The youth in the region are looking for peace, employment, and prosperity. He stressed that instead of seeking dialogue with Pakistan, there should be discussions on how to further improve and expand these aspects. “This needs serious investigation,” he asserted.
He questioned why those who consider themselves prominent leaders have never advocated for dialogue with countries like Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Myanmar, yet repeatedly push for talks with Pakistan. “You will see that whenever India has made efforts for peace, Pakistan has stabbed us in the back,” he stated.
It is noteworthy that around 117 individuals from India, including leaders like Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, Mani Shankar Aiyar, Manoj Jha, and Humayun Kabir, have jointly written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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