Jammu and Kashmir Politics: Struggle for Relevance

Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary criticized the PDP for using emotional politics to regain relevance. He urged focus on core issues, questioning the PDP's previous alliances and their impact on the region's current state. He also called for movements to restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood.

In a pointed critique, Jammu and Kashmir's Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary accused the People's Democratic Party (PDP) of engaging in emotional politics to regain relevance. Speaking at a recent function, Choudhary described the PDP as "a sinking ship" struggling to find support, urging the party to address the region's core issues.

Choudhary commented on an FIR following Iltija Mufti's sharing of a video featuring late separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, highlighting PDP's history of sentiment-based politics. He questioned the PDP's previous alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party, suggesting that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir might have been different without it.

According to Choudhary, political leaders must focus on restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood and special status, prioritizing democratic strengthening over divisive narratives. He called on all political entities to promote unity, peace, and development, reflecting the true aspirations of the region's people.