The political temperature in India is rising, and Mehbooba Mufti has turned up the heat by branding the BJP’s use of central agencies as a desperate pre-election gambit. In a fiery address to journalists, the PDP president dissected what she calls a dangerous pattern of institutional manipulation.
Raids, arrests, interrogations—Mufti listed them off, arguing they disproportionately hit opposition ranks. “Hatred disguised as investigation,” she labeled it, attributing the frenzy to BJP’s dread of defeat at the hustings.
Mufti’s lens is sharpened by J&K’s unique struggles. She accused Delhi of stifling dissent in the region while unleashing agencies elsewhere, creating a chilling effect on politics. “Elections should be about ideas, not intimidation,” she implored.
Urging the Supreme Court and Election Commission to step in, Mufti advocated for guidelines curbing agency activity during polls. Her party, she noted, has been a repeated target, with cases lingering without resolution.
This outburst resonates amid a chorus of similar grievances from opposition heavyweights. Data from transparency watchdogs shows a spike in cases against non-BJP leaders, lending credence to the narrative of selective targeting.
In wrapping up, Mufti rallied her base, promising resilience against pressure tactics. For BJP, it’s a reminder that accusations of overreach could boomerang, alienating moderate supporters.
With polls on the horizon, Mufti’s bold call-out exemplifies the high-stakes drama defining Indian democracy today. The real verdict, however, lies with the electorate.