Srinagar, November 12: National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Thursday said terrorism will never succeed in Kashmir and those thinking they can grab Kashmir through terror are living in a misunderstanding.
Speaking to reporters, Abdullah said those who claim daily in Delhi that terrorism has ended should be reminded that terrorism still exists, and ways must be found to end it.
Reacting to the Kishtwar attack in which two SPOs were targeted, he said such incidents are still taking place and no one knows where the next attack will happen.
On the claims of normalcy after the abrogation of Article 370, Abdullah said terrorism still exists, but people should not be afraid of it. “Kashmir was, is, and will remain a part of India. They can do whatever they have to do,” he said.
On Pakistan, Abdullah said he had reminded them of the history of what happened when they came, how mothers and sisters were killed and assaulted, and how a Christian-run hospital’s doctor, his wife and a nurse were killed.
He said Pakistan shouts Kashmir, Kashmir every day, but issues will not be resolved like this. Referring to Iran-America and Ukraine, he said wars destroy everything and ultimately talks find a way out.
“I always tell Pakistan – stop terrorism. Nothing will come out of this. Adopt the path of dialogue, through which a way out can be found. We were both parts of one country,” Abdullah said.
He said when Germany under Hitler destroyed Europe, today all of Europe has become one with one currency and one thinking. He said SAARC, started by Indira Gandhi, has to be revived again so that all countries can sit together, solve issues and progress.
“But bullets and talks cannot go together,” he added.
On Sonia Gandhi’s book, Abdullah said he has not read it and cannot comment on it until he reads it. (GNS)
