Farooq Abdullah talks about partition and its pain

By: Musaib Iqbal MK

Srinagar

Farooq Abdullah while reacting to the statement of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that the partition of the country on religious lines was a ‘historic mistake’, he said that partition has given pain and sufferings not only to the Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir but to the entire Muslim community of the country.

He said that for year’s people of Muslim community have been suffering because of the partition and its impact on their lives. He said that in particular people of Kashmir have suffered immensely by the partition and they are still suffering due to its impact.

According to the news agencies quoting Srinagar MP and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister said, “Its repercussion has affected the entire Muslim community across India and is not just restricted to Kashmiris alone.”

Abdullah further said, “I think the partition happened because Muhammad Ali Jinnah wanted one-third representation to be given to Muslims instead of 26 per cent that was offered by the Congress party. It was a very difficult phase. Later, Sir Muhammad Iqbal convinced them (Jinnah and others) and they demanded a separate country. Partition of India into Pakistan, Bangladesh and India was a historic mistake and I agree with Rajnath Singh.”

Regarding Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hindu and Hindutavadi’ statement, Abdullah said, “My advice is that Hindus should follow their faith. No religion is bad, human beings are. Humans should use religion for helping people.”

On PM Narendra Modi inaugurating Kashi Vishwanath corridor, the NC chief said, “Modi should also respect other religions.”

With Agencies inputs