Jammu: The newly appointed chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Mohammad Sayeed had given a controversial note by crediting Pakistan, separatists and militants for the peaceful conduct of polls in the state.
At his maiden news conference as CM, Sayeed said, “I want to say this on record and I have told this to the Prime Minister (also) that we must credit Hurriyat, Pakistan, militant outfits for the conduct of assembly elections. God forbid if they would have done something, it would not have been possible to have smooth conduct of the elections.” “People from across the border made the atmosphere conducive,” he continued. “They also allowed the democratic process to continue in the state. This gives us a hope.”
Sayeed said any subversive activity could have affected participation, especially in Srinagar.
He said, “I am proud that Srinagar, the heart of Kashmir also came forward and voted.”
Notable that Sayeed was sworn in on Sunday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after his Peoples Democratic Party forged an alliance with the BJP to form the government in J&K. The state had been under Governor’s rule since January 8 following an inconclusive poll in which the PDP emerged as the largest party with 28 seats in the 87-member house and the BJP won 25 seats. The chief minister’s comments triggered sharp reactions.
Meanwhile former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said: “Pakistan, Huriyaat & Militants ALLOWED peaceful conduct of elections.” says Mufti Syed. I guess we should be grateful for their generosity (sic),”
HE also said on Tweeter, “Dear @BJP4India Please explain roll of security forces & polling staff considering your CM just said “Pakistan allowed elections in J&K.”
Bureau Report
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