On the 9th death anniversary of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) leaders gathered to honor his vision for a peaceful and progressive region. Waheed ur Rehman Para, PDP leader and MLA from Pulwama, paid tribute to Sayeed’s efforts to bridge divides between Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, and even neighboring countries. He highlighted the late leader’s unique vision of creating a “borderless” state, a concept that sought to foster connectivity and peace.
Para also spoke out against the ongoing repression of Kashmiri youth, highlighting issues like the attachment of properties, FIRs against young people, and the imprisonment of political and religious leaders. “Mufti Mohammad Sayeed worked tirelessly for a better and more peaceful Kashmir,” Para remarked, urging the need to return to his ideology. He stressed that Sayeed’s legacy of prioritizing the welfare of the people, peaceful coexistence, and regional connectivity should be the guiding force for the future of Jammu and Kashmir.
PDP President Mehbooba Mufti also marked the occasion by criticizing the current government’s failures, particularly in relation to her father’s development projects. Addressing the gathering at her father’s grave in Bijbehara, Anantnag, Mufti highlighted the disparity between the promises made by her father and the lack of progress under the current administration. “Mufti Mohammad Sayeed completed numerous development projects during his tenure, but this government has failed to deliver,” she said. She further criticized National Conference leader Omar Abdullah, stating that despite his responsibilities, he is now reduced to clearing snow from roads instead of focusing on real governance.
Mufti also targeted the National Conference’s stance on electricity reforms, accusing them of inconsistency on digital meters and free electricity. “First, they said they wouldn’t install digital meters, and now they claim free electricity will only be available after full installation,” she said.
The commemoration of Mufti Sayeed’s death anniversary not only served to honour his legacy but also to highlight ongoing political struggles and the failure of the current government to live up to his progressive vision.