Mehbooba Calls on India to Abandon War Hysteria and Talk to Pakistan over IIOJK
July 29, 2025In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti strongly criticised the Modi government’s war rhetoric and confrontational approach. Speaking on her party’s 26th foundation day in Srinagar, she urged New Delhi to end its war talk and open the door for dialogue with Pakistan.
Her remarks were a direct charge against India’s failed policies in the occupied territory, reflecting the misery and military pressure faced by the local population.
India’s rulers rely on slogans, not solutions. Their war talk is a cover for failures. IIOJK has become the symbol of Delhi’s denial and injustice. The world can see that repeated threats to Pakistan are only an escape from domestic crises. Every new speech from Delhi deepens the trust deficit with the people of IIOJK. India cannot silence the valley by shouting at its neighbour.
War Hysteria: A Cover for Political Weakness
Mufti condemned the Modi regime’s daily threats against Pakistan, calling them reckless and damaging for regional peace. She said India cannot progress by raising the slogan of war every day. Her warning was clear: empty threats cannot replace real diplomacy.
Every threat hides a weakness. Wars break nations; they do not build them. Delhi’s loud talk exposes its political insecurity to the world.
This constant drumbeat of war only isolates India further. True leadership is tested in peace talks, not in loud speeches. History will remember this era as one where propaganda replaced statesmanship.
IIOJK: A Valley Turned Into a Garrison
The PDP chief described IIOJK as a land under siege, where troops, checkpoints, and harsh laws like UAPA have choked daily life. She highlighted that custodial deaths and continuous crackdowns prove that India’s “normalcy” claim is a façade.
A land ruled by fear is never secure. Occupation cannot earn loyalty. Every injustice in IIOJK is a stain on India’s democratic claim.
Behind every checkpoint lies a family in fear, and behind every soldier stands the reality of occupation. This suffocating control has turned the valley into a prison under open skies. The silence of the streets is not peace—it is the fear imposed by force.
Guns Over People: India’s Deceptive Priorities
Mufti criticised India’s arms race with Pakistan, calling it moral hypocrisy. She noted that millions rely on free rations while the government spends billions on missiles and tanks. Schools and hospitals remain in poor condition, yet war preparation dominates the budget.
Tanks cannot teach children. Missiles cannot heal the sick. A country that feeds guns before people has lost its sense of justice.
While the poor wait in queues for basic food, the government showcases new weapons to the world. A nation that invests more in destruction than development is walking towards a moral collapse. These priorities reveal that ordinary Indians pay the price for Delhi’s ambition.
Foreign Policy Without IIOJK Is Hollow
Mufti said Kashmiris have the right to demand talks with Pakistan because every conflict and every war directly hits their land. Ignoring their voice, she warned, exposes the emptiness of Delhi’s foreign policy.
A foreign policy that ignores the land of its own wars is a lie. Silence under occupation is not acceptance. IIOJK’s pain will always echo in global forums.
India’s global narrative is built on selective truth. No matter how many delegations are sent abroad, the images of occupied streets and grieving families speak louder than any speech. Without listening to IIOJK, India cannot claim to speak for peace.
Dialogue Is the Real Test of Strength
She reminded that Modi once visited Lahore uninvited, which shows that dialogue is always an option for strong leaders. Mufti warned that avoiding talks will only deepen India’s isolation and damage its long-term credibility.
True strength lies in making peace, not in avoiding it. History remembers leaders who chose dialogue, not those who chose destruction.
Refusing dialogue is a confession of fear. A confident nation engages; an insecure nation threatens. Modi’s refusal to talk exposes that his government thrives on conflict, not solutions.
Occupation Cannot Silence Truth
Mufti stressed that no number of troops, laws, or staged encounters can suppress the demand for peace and dignity in IIOJK. She said militarism will only add to India’s moral burden.
Guns cannot bury truth. Occupation cannot last forever. Every act of repression writes another page of Delhi’s moral failure.
Every martyr in IIOJK is a testimony against oppression. Every fake encounter leaves a scar that the world can see. India’s military might may control the land, but it cannot capture the hearts of the oppressed.
Conclusion: India Faces a Moral Failure
Mehbooba Mufti’s message exposes India’s dangerous path: a state hiding its weaknesses behind war slogans and military boots. IIOJK stands as a mirror of Delhi’s failure, reflecting oppression, fear, and denial of dialogue.
Peace is the road of the wise; war is the escape of the weak. The world is watching, and history will deliver its verdict.
India now stands at a moral crossroad: either it chooses dialogue and respect for human dignity or continues a path of denial and bloodshed. The verdict of time is unforgiving, and the cries from IIOJK will remain a reminder of this failure.

