Mehbooba Mufti Exposes Brutal Force: BJP’s Repression-Driven Agenda Turns IIOJK into a Graveyard of Rights

Mehbooba Mufti, President of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has issued a strong and straightforward statement on the BJP government’s actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) after the removal of Article 370. Addressing a gathering in Jammu, she directly blamed the Modi regime for dragging the occupied region into deeper crisis under the false promise of peace and development.

False Claims, Harsh Reality

Since August 5, 2019, when Article 370 was removed in a one-sided and illegal manner, the situation in IIOJK has further deteriorated. The BJP had claimed that this decision would bring peace and economic progress. But the facts on the ground show the opposite. The region has become one of the most heavily militarised areas in the world, ruled by fear and force. Mehbooba Mufti pointed out that the only things that have increased are arrests, house raids, and the use of state force.

Regular Raids, Suppression of Media, and Widespread Fear

Mehbooba Mufti said that the people of IIOJK are living in fear, and arrests have become part of daily life. For six continuous years, the region has witnessed repeated lockdowns, random detentions, and complete silencing of voices. Journalists are being monitored, newspapers are censored, and the public has been pushed into silence not because they agree, but because they are afraid. She made it clear that this fear is not natural; it is created through force and pressure from the Indian state.

No Policy, Only Control

Mufti said that the BJP’s actions are not meant to solve the issue; they are only focused on maintaining control over the region. What Delhi calls national integration has turned into public outrage. Promises made to the people remain unfulfilled. IIOJK stands isolated and humiliated. The attempt to present everything as ‘normal’ is just a mask for the bitter truth. The use of force instead of dialogue has broken public trust and spread hopelessness.

Collapsed Economy, Crushed Dreams

Mufti strongly criticised the downfall of the economy in IIOJK. She said that while BJP promotes false statistics to show progress, the actual situation is alarming. Youth unemployment has surged. Local markets and businesses have been badly affected. No local or foreign investor is willing to invest. Tourism, once a major source of income, is barely functioning. The young generation sees no future, no employment, and no space to raise their voice without fear.

Dialogue, Not Power, Is the Way Forward

Rejecting the current approach of confrontation, Mufti stated that peace cannot be established through weapons. Real dialogue with all stakeholders including Pakistan and the people of IIOJK is the only path forward. Without their genuine voice, no peace plan can succeed. She emphasised that reconciliation is essential, not more use of force.

BJP’s Aggressive Behaviour Jeopardises South Asia

Mufti warned that BJP’s hostile speeches against Pakistan and its refusal to engage in talks have caused damage not just to IIOJK but to India itself. By avoiding dialogue and continuing pressure, the Modi government is making the region more volatile. She pointed out that poverty and unemployment are increasing within India, but the rulers are more focused on military displays than public welfare. This policy, she said, is harming peace in South Asia.

Ceasefire at Risk, Peace Disrespected

She said that BJP’s aggressive politics has even weakened ceasefire agreements. The political environment in India has become so tense that even the concept of peace is now viewed as unacceptable. Anyone who supports peace with Pakistan is labelled as unpatriotic. Mufti condemned this mindset, saying it ruins all hopes for peace and invites more conflict.

The False Narrative of Normalcy

Rejecting BJP’s constant claims of normalcy in IIOJK, Mehbooba Mufti said the actual situation is far from peaceful. Thousands remain in jails. Political activity is strictly limited. Media is under pressure. Journalists are intimidated. Elections are conducted under strict control, and the local government acts only on orders. People are being managed, not represented.

The Will to Resist Remains Alive

Even under such harsh circumstances, Mufti said the people of IIOJK have not surrendered. The youth, though under surveillance, still yearn for dignity and rights. Their silence is not acceptance; it is fear. But fear is temporary. One event can reignite their struggle. India may try to eliminate their identity through power, but truth cannot be wiped out. Justice may be delayed, but it cannot be denied forever.

The Global Community Cannot Stay Silent

Mehbooba Mufti said the crisis in IIOJK is not just India’s internal matter; it is a global issue. Human rights are being violated every single day. Yet, the international community continues to remain quiet. She urged global powers to raise their voice. Their silence is strengthening the oppressors. If they truly stand for democracy and human rights, then they must act immediately before more families are shattered and more children are forced to live in fear.

Conclusion

In her concluding remarks, Mufti said that six years after the removal of Article 370, the BJP’s policy has completely failed. It has delivered neither unity nor peace nor development. Instead, it has deepened divisions and spread hatred. If India genuinely wants peace, it must stop relying on force and start real dialogue. Justice, negotiations, and sincerity are the only way forward. The price of silence, delay, and denial is too high not only for IIOJK, but for the entire region.