Srinagar: Union Finance Arun Jaitley on Monday said that the BJP had supported the PDP in ‘good faith’, however they remained in the ‘clutches of the Jammat-e-Islami’s agenda.’
In a series of tweets, Jaitley once again blamed the Congress for the problems in Kashmir.
The NDA supported in good faith a regime of the mainstream party in the State. But PDP remained in the clutches of Jamaat-e-Islami agenda. Thereafter, Central govt., for the last few months, has sent a clear message that terrorism will not be accepted in the Valley.
— Chowkidar Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) April 15, 2019
In another tweet, he said that Kashmir issue cannot be solved by those who created the problem.An important question before the country is – who is best suited to handle the issue of Jammu & Kashmir and terrorism? It obviously can’t be solved by those whose policies created the problem and are no longer willing to change their policies due to vote bank politics.
— Chowkidar Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) April 15, 2019
He added that the issue will be resolved by someone who is fully committed to totally integrate the state with rest of India.This challenge of Kashmir & terrorism can obviously be resolved with a fresh approach which is firm against terror, determined to enforce the rule of law & fully committed to total integration. A strong govt. & a leader with clarity alone is capable of resolving Kashmir issue.
— Chowkidar Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) April 15, 2019
Jamaat-e-Islami, a socio-religious organization was recently banned by the Government of India for links with militant organizations and fanning secessionist sentiments in JK.Recently, Mehbooba held a protest against the Jamaat Ban in Anantnag and said that ‘interference in religion will not be tolerated’.
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Mufti has vehemently opposed the ban. She recently asked that why is Government of India is so ‘uncomfortable’with the Jamaat-e-Islami.
“While Hindu groups are given ‘carte blanche to spread misinformation & vitiate the atmosphere. But an organization that has worked tirelessly for Kashmiris is banned,” she said in a tweet.
She also pointed out that ‘ideas cannot be banned or jailed, need a better idea to replace it.’
Jamaat, in their statement, termed the imposition of ban on the party as ‘unconstitutional, undemocratic and unethical’.
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