Srinagar, September 9: BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh today debunked the propaganda raised by NCP leader Farooq Abdullah, who held the BJP responsible for ‘instilling fear among Hindus’.
Chugh, who is also the party incharge for J&K and Ladakh, said Hindus in J&K know the role of the Abdullahs and Muftis when extreme brutalities were committed against them, while the two families remained mute spectators. He said the Abdullahs and Muftis turned a blind eye when lakhs of Hindus had to leave the valley due to extremist violence. “Where were the Abdullahs then?” Chugh questioned.
When asked about allegations by PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti that the AIP party is a proxy for the BJP, Chugh dismissed the charges as baseless and a figment of her imagination. He said, “The PDP and NC have no agenda for the welfare of J&K and no plan to work for the betterment of the people in the future. Let them go through our ‘Sankalp Patra’ (Manifesto) and then speak.”
When questioned about Farooq Abdullah’s statement that the NC will never accept the concept of BJP’s ‘Vishisht Bharat’ and his claim that the BJP is instilling fear in voters, Chugh responded, “The high voter turnout in the recent Lok Sabha Elections, the restoration of democracy at grassroots levels, a 75% decline in terrorist activities, and a significant decrease in stone-pelting and organized strikes post-2022, all showcase the peace and democracy restored by the government led by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Our party is committed to peace and progress in the region. It’s not expected that the NC would support Bharat being Vishwaguru, and we see no nationalistic view from NC leaders. While the BJP speaks of nationalism, harmony, and national integration, the growing popularity and foothold of the BJP across the country exemplify how people have wholeheartedly accepted the BJP and its policies. This growth is driven by our focus on economic development, welfare schemes, and national security. Being the world’s largest democratic party, with Prime Minister Modi elected for a third term, speaks to the trust and confidence people have in their leader. This support comes not from fear, but from love, affection, and trust. Only BJP can drive the country on the path of development and welfare.”
When asked about an ex-Sarpanch in Ganderbal, allegedly acting on behalf of Omar Abdullah and threatening people by saying, “The person who does not support the National Conference will be killed,” Chugh condemned the act and accused Omar Abdullah of spreading terror among voters. He criticized Omar Abdullah for diverting the election narrative by questioning Afzal Guru’s execution, which he said proves that the National Conference has no real issues to address. This, Chugh added, shows the pathetic state of the Abdullahs and their lack of an election agenda.
