Tue Nov 26 23:22:09 UTC 2024: ## Mehbooba Mufti Condemns Killing of Civilians in Uttar Pradesh, Raises Concerns Over Constitutional Values
**Srinagar, November 27, 2024** – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has voiced strong condemnation of the recent killing of four civilians in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Ms. Mufti expressed deep concern over the incident, which she described as a painful reminder of the threats faced by the Muslim minority community in India.
Ms. Mufti’s statement, released on Constitution Day, highlighted the alleged attacks on the dignity, lives, and places of worship of India’s Muslim population. She argued that these actions contradict the Constitution’s guarantee of equal rights for all citizens. She specifically criticized the ongoing searches for temples beneath mosques, despite a Supreme Court ruling upholding the status quo of religious places as they existed in 1947.
Ms. Mufti warned of the erosion of constitutional values and the rule of law, urging those who believe in the “idea of India” to defend these principles. She cautioned that failure to do so risks the nation losing its unique identity.
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