Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday launched a scathing attack on People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti for suspending her election campaign following the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, labeling her move as “votebank politics” and accusing her of being pro-militant.
BJP National Spokesperson R P Singh strongly condemned Mufti’s decision, stating, “By cancelling her campaigning, she has shown she is shedding tears over the death of terrorists. It is her habit to call terrorists martyrs. She had similarly wept for Burhan Wani some time back.” Singh further alleged, “Sonia Gandhi too shed tears for the terrorists killed in Batla House. All leaders of the INDIA alliance do this for votebank politics. For them, the country doesn’t come first.”
Mehbooba Mufti’s Solidarity With Palestine and Lebanon
The controversy erupted after Mehbooba Mufti announced on X (formerly Twitter) that she was halting her campaign in solidarity with the people of Palestine and Lebanon. She wrote, “Cancelling my campaign tomorrow (Sunday) in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon & Gaza, especially Hassan Nasrallah. We stand with the people of Palestine & Lebanon in this hour of immense grief & exemplary resistance.”
Kavinder Gupta Joins Criticism
Former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta also weighed in, questioning Mufti’s sympathies for Nasrallah. “What problem does Mehbooba Mufti have with the death of terrorist Nasrallah? When Hindus are killed in Bangladesh and Pakistan, there is a grave silence from them,” Gupta remarked.
Gupta further added, “Those who attacked Israel were killed, including their commander, and yet she cancels her campaign in solidarity with the terrorists. These are crocodile tears. People understand her motives. Her actions will not garner sympathy from voters.”
Hezbollah Confirms Nasrallah’s Death
The Hezbollah leadership confirmed the death of its chief, Hassan Nasrallah, following Israeli airstrikes in Beirut. Nasrallah’s death marks a significant blow to the Lebanese militant group and has triggered widespread reactions from political leaders and groups across the globe.
