SRINAGAR: National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Monday said India must deliver a response stronger than the Balakot airstrikes following the deadly Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives. He firmly ruled out any support for dialogue with Pakistan under the current circumstances and reiterated his rejection of the two-nation theory.
Speaking to reporters outside the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly complex, Abdullah said Pakistan must abandon the “false illusion” that Jammu and Kashmir will ever join it. “We chose not to side with Pakistan in 1947 and we will never accept the two-nation theory. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs — all communities are united and will respond together,” he asserted.
The NC leader, who has historically supported dialogue with Pakistan, said the Pahalgam attack marked a decisive turning point. “I have always advocated for talks, but what will we say to the families of those who lost their lives? Is this justice?” he questioned.
He further stressed that the country demands a decisive response to end such attacks permanently. “This is not the time for old approaches. People expect strong action that will put a definitive stop to this violence,” he said.
