Amid the heightened tensions, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called Pakistan a “failed state” .
Speaking to reporters, Abdullah expressed grave concern over the current geopolitical climate, stating, “Both the countries are preparing for tomorrow’s battle? and if atomic power is used, only God knows what will happen.”
He said that global powers were trying to prevent a confrontation, but questioned how successful these efforts would be.
Abdullah did not mince words when discussing Pakistan’s internal condition and its actions on the international stage.
“Pakistan is a failed state. Instead of fixing their country and improving their situation, they are getting involved in actions that have global consequences. They should be held accountable,” the NC president said.
He also pointed to the role of the Pakistani military in stalling any real peace between the two neighbours.
“I don’t think relations between India and Pakistan will ever improve unless the army in Pakistan steps aside. The people of Pakistan want peace, but their hierarchy does not,” Abdullah said, adding that a true people’s government in Pakistan might pave the way for reconciliation.
The former JK Chief Minister supported the long-standing demand for a caste census, saying, “It is good. There is nothing wrong in finding out how many Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Christians or others are in the country.”
