Mehbooba Mufti re-elected as PDP President

Mehbooba Mufti has been unanimously re-elected as the President of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a fifth term. The electoral college, which included members participating online from Jammu, supported her candidacy following a proposal by senior leader Abdul Rehman Veeri.

Following her re-election, the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister addressed the current situation in the region, cautioning the central government against mistaking the prevailing silence in Kashmir for peace. She urged the Centre to trust the people of Jammu and Kashmir and called for an end to what she described as daily raids and the harassment of families.

Mufti also advocated for the release of individuals held as undertrials without due process, including those who are ill or have been granted bail. She stated that while the current atmosphere may suit certain political interests, it is not in the national interest to leave the wounds of the people perpetually raw.