NC’s Farooq Abdullah backs Hosabale and Naravane’s stand on talks with Pakistan

Farooq Abdullah, president of the National Conference, praised statements by Dattatreya Hosabale, general secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, and former Army Chief M.M. Naravane advocating dialogue between India and Pakistan to resolve issues. Abdullah expressed hope that the BRICS bloc would exert pressure for peace in the Middle East, while also hoping China would play a role. Former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti welcomed Hosabale's remarks and supported engagement with Pakistan. Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari emphasized the need for dialogue between India and its people in J&K to address their concerns.