Srinagar, October 12, 2025 – Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has strongly criticized the BJP accusing the party of marginalizing India’s Muslim population while simultaneously engaging in diplomatic and developmental cooperation with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Mehbooba Mufti highlighted what she described as the “blatant contradiction” in the BJP’s policies. She noted that while the party propagates narratives such as “Love Jihad,” “Land Jihad,” “Vote Jihad,” and “Cow Jihad” to target and demonize Muslims in India, it has chosen to extend educational scholarships and developmental aid to Afghan students.
Mehbooba emphasized that fostering good relations with Afghanistan may be strategically important for India, but it raises serious concerns about internal policy towards minorities. She pointed to the withdrawal of scholarships for Muslim students and the closure of madrasas as examples of systematic marginalization, calling these moves “a stark reminder of internal hypocrisy.”
The former Chief Minister stressed that international diplomacy cannot substitute for domestic harmony and equality. “Maintaining international relationships is vital, but the foundation of a stable and harmonious nation lies in fostering trust, respect, and equality within its own borders, particularly with its minority communities,” she said.
Concluding her statement, Mehbooba Mufti appealed to the central leadership, indirectly referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as “Bulldozer Baba,” urging the government to address these domestic issues seriously and ensure that India’s own citizens are not left behind while extending aid abroad.
The statement is likely to ignite further debate on the BJP’s domestic and foreign policy approach, particularly regarding minority rights and India–Afghanistan relations.
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