J&K Election 2024 / Silence on the massacre of Hindus in Bangladesh, why did BJP attack Mehbooba? Know here

J&K Election 2024: After the recent death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, there has been widespread mourning not only in the Muslim world but also in India's Kashmir. As soon as the news of Nasrallah's death spread, thousands of Kashmiris took to the streets of Srinagar and Budgam, where they raised slogans against Israel. The incident could become an important political issue in the context of the ongoing assembly elections in Kashmir.

Reaction of Kashmiri leaders

Former Chief Minister of Kashmir and President of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti canceled her election campaign, condoling the death of Nasrallah. Her action has created a stir in political circles.

Reacting to this, former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and BJP leader Kavinder Gupta launched a scathing attack on Mehbooba Mufti. He said, "Why is Mehbooba Mufti in so much pain over the death of Hasan Nasrullah? Why does she remain silent when Hindus are attacked and killed in Bangladesh?"

#WATCH | Jammu: After PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti cancels campaign in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon & Gaza, especially Hassan Nasarullah, Former Deputy CM of J&K and BJP leader Kavinder Gupta says, "Why does Hassan Nasarullah's death pain, Mehbooba Mufti? When Hindus in… pic.twitter.com/3msgOhCqlb

— ANI (@ANI) September 29, 2024

"Crocodile tears"

Kavinder Gupta termed Mehbooba Mufti's grief as "crocodile tears". He said, "Hezbollah is a terrorist organisation and Nasrullah's death is a positive thing. People are understanding the intention behind this grief. Nothing will be achieved by such conspiracies. The good is in talking about humanity."

National Conference's opposition

Apart from Mehbooba Mufti, National Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehndi also cancelled his meeting. He said, "I am cancelling my meeting to be held in Rafiabad, because this is a big incident." This statement makes it clear that Nasrullah's death has also deeply affected Kashmiri political leaders.

Political Upheaval

This development has heated up the political environment in Kashmir. Such developments during the election season can affect political strategies and activities of activists. Reactions to Nasrallah's death by Kashmiri leaders indicate that terrorism and security issues are still a part of political discourse in Kashmir.

Conclusion

The death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has not only created an atmosphere of mourning in Kashmir but has also created upheaval in political circles. The condolences expressed by Mehbooba Mufti and other leaders on Nasrallah's death can bring a new twist in electoral politics. It will be interesting to see how these developments will affect the electoral scenario of Kashmir in the coming days.

Cancelling my campaign tomorrow in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon & Gaza especially Hassan Nasarullah. We stand with the people of Palestine & Lebanon in this hour of immense grief & exemplary resistance.

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) September 28, 2024