AUG 16: Former Chief Minister and President of the Jammu & Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, has cancelled her proposed visit to Paddar, Kishtwar, in view of the ongoing rescue and relief operations.
There has been strong resentment among locals that VIP visits were hampering the rescue work, as the administration’s attention and energy were being diverted. Respecting these concerns, Ms. Mufti has conveyed that the immediate priority of the administration must remain on providing relief to the affected villagers and stranded pilgrims, besides ensuring every possible effort is made to trace the missing persons.
She has also expressed solidarity with the victims and their families, assuring that the party stands by them in this hour of grief
