National Conference president Farooq Abdullah remarked on Wednesday that ‘Operation Sindoor’ has yielded positive results but emphasized that wars do not resolve issues, only lead to further suffering. Abdullah made these statements during a press briefing at the party headquarters in Srinagar.
He argued, “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 illustrated this perspective by referencing global conflicts, including Ukraine and the Middle East. Abdullah highlighted the dire circumstances related to gas supplies, noting, “Look at the situation of gas (supplies) here. It will take Qatar a year or two to restore gas supplies.”
When asked about the ongoing tensions in the Gulf region, Abdullah expressed his belief that the world is not prepared for war, especially given the current economic climate. “Don’t panic, the world isn’t ready for war,” he reassured reporters. “The economic conditions of every country are already bad, and no country wants war. If pressure continues, then the situation will be so dire that survival will be a challenge,” he added.
Abdullah also addressed the recent assembly election outcomes, stating, “I see the results like everyone else. Mamata Banerjee is protesting the results, claiming extensive rigging.” He pointed out various election results, noting the victories of different parties across states including the Congress in Kerala and the BJP in Assam while mentioning the change of government in Tamil Nadu. “What else is there?” Abdullah concluded.
Regarding the impact of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls on these elections, Abdullah affirmed, “There was an impact of everything. The opposition INDIA bloc is strong, and there is nothing lacking in it.”
In response to recent blasts in Punjab, he remarked, “Blasts have been happening in India, and there was nothing new. You should not panic.” Abdullah shared his perspective on how the opposition’s scrutiny of the NC government in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) reflects their role in democracy. “It is good that the opposition does its job. If they don’t, how will they survive?”
Throughout the conference, Abdullah reiterated the commitment of the National Conference party to continue functioning effectively despite external pressures. “Our party is working the way it has to, and we will continue to do so,” he stated confidently.
