May 10: In the wake of on-going conflict between India and Pakistan, Former Chief Minister and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti we should reduce the intensity by de-escalating first against Pakistan.
Mehbooba Mufti said India should stand tall and demonstrate that its true strength lies in its soft power and commitment to peace not in nukes.
PDP Chief added, “Even though initially U.S. Vice President J D Vance stated that America wouldn’t intervene beyond a certain point in the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan – now in light of the worrying intensity of the situation, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reached out to the Pakistani Army Chief, urging de-escalation.”
She added, “India as the world’s largest democracy and now as a emerging power/ the most populous nation—with a rapidly growing economy ranked third globally must not rely on inconsistent international support. Instead, India should embrace its leadership role in the subcontinent and take the first step to de-escalate.”
Mehbooba Mufti emphasized, “The world is watching us. This is the moment for India to stand tall and demonstrate that its true strength lies in its soft power and commitment to peace not in nukes.”
