Dropping PDP’s July 13 Martyrs’ Day resolution showed NC’s dual approach: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, Jul 10: PDP President Mehbooba Mufti has alleged National Conference of adopting a “double speak” policy on Kashmir’s history.

As per a party statement, she highlighted that the Speaker’s decision to drop PDP’s resolution seeking official recognition of July 13 as Martyrs’ Day, moved by MLA, aimed to commemorate the sacrifices of 22 protestors killed in 1931 during the fight against Dogra rule exposes “their silence proves complicity, not commitment.”

Mufti said, “By dropping PDP’s July 13 Martyrs’ Day resolution, the J&K Assembly has exposed NC’s double-speak on Kashmir’s history. Their silence proves complicity, not commitment.” She accused the National Conference (NC), once vocal about preserving Kashmir’s historical legacy, of conveniently retreating when it mattered most. “When the moment came to defend a shared legacy, they chose silence,” she said.

As per the statement, Peoples Democratic Party maintains that July 13, 1931, marks the dawn of political consciousness in J&K and must be acknowledged officially. The party views the silence of NC and the rejection of the resolution as part of a broader attempt to dilute the region’s history and democratic foundations. Mehbooba Mufti reaffirmed PDP’s resolve to resist any such efforts and to uphold the legacy of those who laid down their lives for the rights and dignity of the people of J&K.