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China is meddling in Kashmir: J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

Ms Mufti met Mr Singh in Delhi to discuss the law and order situation in the state and security for Amarnath pilgrims.

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday blamed the on-going crisis and violence in the state on “external forces”, naming not just Pakistan, but also China.

“Kashmir issue is not a law and order problem. It is happening because of external forces. The ongoing fight is a handiwork of ‘external forces’ and now unfortunately China is also trying to meddle in it,” Ms Mufti told mediapersons after meeting Union home minister Rajnath Singh.

Her mention of China seemed to refer to the stand-off between the two countries over Dokalam in Sikkim sector, and not specifically to Kashmir.

“Kashmir mein hum law and order ki ladaai nahi ladd rahe. Jab tak pura mulk, political parties saath nahi dega, tab tak ye jang nahi jeet sakte (The war we are fighting in Kashmir isn’t that of law and order. We can’t win this war unless different political parties and the entire country supports us),” she added.

Ms Mufti met Mr Singh in Delhi to discuss the law and order situation in the state and security for Amarnath pilgrims.

During the meeting, that lasted nearly an hour, the Chief Minister briefed the home minister about the steps taken to maintain peace in the Kashmir Valley, and ensure the security of Amarnath pilgrims, sources said.

“The attack was designed to create communal tension in the country. But I am grateful that the entire country helped us in overcoming the tragedy,” she said.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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