Srinagar, Aug 5 (UNI) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday strongly condemned union Minister Giriraj Singh’s reported reference to PDP president and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti as a “terrorist”, describing his statement as “irresponsible” and “inflammatory.”
Singh had criticized PDP chief Mehbooba after she held the national flag upside down during a protest in Srinagar on the eve of anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. The former chief minister was seen holding the national flag along with the flag of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir during the protest
The alleged holding of the national flag upside down has sparked a controversy, with the BJP demanding strict legal action against the PDP president.
In a statement, the PDP objected to union Minister Singh referring to Mehbooba Mufti as a “terrorist”, saying such language was unbecoming of a union Minister and inconsistent with democratic values.
The party said political differences should be addressed through debate and dialogue rather than personal attacks and alleged that the remarks sought to lower the standard of public discourse.
The PDP urged political leaders to exercise restraint in public statements and maintain the dignity of democratic institutions.
