National Conference president Farooq Abdullah addressed the media on Wednesday regarding Operation Sindoor, stating that while it has yielded positive results, the notion of war should be abandoned. He firmly claimed that wars do not bring solutions, only misery.
“(Operation) Sindoor has paid its dividends. I think there is no more question of wars. Wars do not bring a solution; they just bring misery,” Abdullah asserted at the party headquarters. He drew parallels with international conflicts, saying, “Look at Ukraine and the destruction there, look at the Middle East.” He highlighted the devastating effect of wars on global resources and economies.
On the current situation in the Gulf, Abdullah remarked that the world is ill-prepared for conflict. “Economic conditions of every country are already bad, and no country wants war. The Middle East has most of the oil and gas, and if pressure continues, then the situation in the world will be so bad that it will be difficult to survive,” he said.
Further addressing the media, Abdullah commented on the recent assembly election results across India. “I see the results like everyone else. Mamata (Banerjee) is not accepting the results; she says there was huge rigging. This is the situation in Bengal. Tamil Nadu is getting a new government. Congress won in Kerala, the BJP won in Assam. What else is there?” he elaborated.
When asked about the impact of the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the elections, Abdullah acknowledged its significance, saying, “There was an impact of everything.” He expressed confidence in the opposition INDIA bloc, stating it is robust and lacks nothing.
In response to questions regarding recent blasts in Punjab, Abdullah dismissed concerns, stating, “Blasts have been happening in India, and there was nothing new. You should not panic.” His remarks aimed to reassure the public amidst rising tensions.
Abdullah also commented on the opposition’s ongoing criticism of the National Conference government in Jammu and Kashmir. He welcomed their scrutiny, saying, “If they don’t, how will they survive? Let them say what they want. Our party is working the way it has to, and we will continue to do so.”
In a world grappling with economic uncertainty and high tensions between nations, Abdullah’s plea for peace resonates with many as conflicts continue to arise. His assertions during the press conference reflect a deep concern not only for national stability but also for global well-being.
