Farooq Abdullah Calls For India-Pakistan Dialogue To Resolve Disputes
· India · The Hindu, Telegraph India
National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has urged the Indian government to initiate dialogue with Pakistan, stating that military confrontation cannot resolve political issues. Speaking in Jammu on November 12, 2026, the former Chief Minister argued that waiting for hostilities to cease before talking is ineffective. He reiterated that Kashmir remains an integral part of India while calling on Pakistan to abandon terrorism to create a conducive atmosphere for negotiations. Abdullah also advocated for the revival of SAARC to foster regional cooperation, citing the European Union as a model for former adversaries.
Why it matters
The statement reflects ongoing political debate in Jammu & Kashmir regarding the efficacy of the current security-first policy toward Pakistan.
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