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Mehbooba Mufti not allowed pro-Palestine protest, 'almost' manhandled: Daughter
Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija alleged the PDP chief was allegedly almost manhandled by security forces in J&K.
People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti's daughter Iltija on Monday accused the J&K administration of selectively targeting her party.
Iltija, 35, claimed her mother was allegedly almost manhandled by the security forces as she wanted to protest for Palestine. “They did not allow her to protest peacefully. Why is the local administration consistently since 2019 cracking down on PDP? You denounce us as anti-nationals. Our activities are peaceful”, Iltija, who was recently appointed as Mufti's media advisor, was quoted by PTI as saying.
Iltija spoke on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war,“People across the world are coming out to support Palestinian civilians who are suffering from atrocities. They are being attacked with phosphorus bombs. At least 1,500 children have been slaughtered in the past two weeks", she added.
“Let us not forget the Indian government's official position is that they have condemned Israel's aggression. Israel is flouting humanitarian international law and has cut medical, electricity supplies. Why is the local administration selectively targeting the PDP?” Iltija added.
On the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said,""We have been against the events unfolding in Gaza from the very beginning. I don't understand the killing of innocent people who have no connection to the attacks on Israel".
PM Modi denounced Hamas attacks, sent humanitarian aid to Gaza
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had denounced the terror attacks by Hamas on Israel which took place on October 7, triggering a war which entered the 18th day today.
“Deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour,” the prime minister posted on social media X.
On October 19, the prime minister spoke to Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas and conveyed his condolences at the loss of lives at al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza.
“We will continue to send humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region. Reiterated India’s long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue,” Modi posted on X.
On Sunday, India sent 38.5 tonnes of medical aid and disaster relief material to the Palestinian citizens in the Gaza Strip, controlled by Hamas.
