Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader Jahanzaib Sirwal on Monday criticised PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti for her remarks on Kashmiri Pandits, stating that the pain and suffering endured by the community cannot be brushed aside by asking people to forget the past. Sirwal emphasised the need to create conditions that strengthen confidence, promote healing, and ensure every community feels respected and secure in the Union Territory.
Sirwal calls for honest introspection
Sirwal argued that true reconciliation is not achieved through selective memory but through honest introspection, acknowledgement of realities, and the courage to admit where mistakes were made. He questioned, “Can society move forward with trust and dignity only by accepting what was right and what was wrong?” He stressed that the tragedy of Kashmiri Pandits is a humanitarian issue, not a political talking point.
Appeal for sensitivity from political leaders
The BJP leader urged all political leaders to exercise caution and sensitivity when speaking on matters deeply connected with the emotions, memories, and suffering of an entire community. “The pain of displacement, loss, and separation cannot be politicised. Such issues demand empathy, responsibility, and sincerity rather than political messaging,” he said in a statement.
Reconciliation and past lessons
Sirwal added that building a better future and acknowledging the lessons of the past are not contradictory objectives; rather, they are essential companions on the path towards lasting peace and reconciliation. He reiterated that the future of Jammu and Kashmir must be built on reconciliation, mutual respect, and healing.
