Kashmiris have been robbed off their democratic rights: An interview with Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, NC

Lok Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370 on 5 August 2019.

We can learn from our mistakes and improve on our decisions: Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, National Conference candidates for Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency in Kashmir.

We agree to disagree on many issues within Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, says Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, NC candidate from Srinagar Parliamentary Constituency. The differences are sorted out when we agree to respect difference of opinion on our approaches to to find solutions to problems faced by people in a democratic society. Kashmiris have been robbed off their democratic rights. We can learn from our past mistakes and we had the right to improve on our mistakes. We have been relegated second class citizens and undemocratic decisions are taken about Kashmir in New Delhi and Nagpur (Headquarters of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh). The Jammu and Kashmir state has been bifurcated into two Union Territories. The rights were granted to Kashmiris when J&K acceded to India.

All parties should look into the issues why People Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) broke down.

Aga Ruhullah Mehdi also shared a video on @JKNC X handle when he was told to restrict his movement in Srinagar city on Saturday.

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