SRINAGAR: Opposition National Conference leader Omar Abdullah today said his party was ready to contribute towards maintaining peace in Kashmir but Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti should take the lead to show the way instead of “hiding” behind spokesperson and police officers as they were not elected by the people.
“Dear @MehboobaMufti We in @JKNC_ are always ready to contribute towards maintaining peace but you must take the lead & show the way,” Omar said in a series of tweets.
The former chief minister was responding to the appeal by the PDP-BJP coalition Government to all stakeholders including mainstream and separatist groups to help in Government’s efforts for restoring normalcy in the State.
“More than anyone else I know what you’re going through @MehboobaMufti & I can assure you that we will follow your lead but lead YOU must,” Omar said apparently referring to his own experience as Chief Minister of the state during the 2010 summer agitation in the valley that left nearly 120 people dead.
The National Conference leader, however, suggested that the Chief Minister should take responsibility for the prevailing situation and lead the recovery process from the front. (AGENCIES)
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