Shehla Rashid PM Modi takes U-turn on Kashmir heaps praises Centre for enhanced situation in J&K

Shehla Rashid PM Modi takes U-turn on Kashmir heaps praises Centre for enhanced situation in J&K

Shehla Rashid has been a vocal critic of the Narendra Modi government

Shehla Rashid has surprised many by heaping praises to the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre and the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir for their efforts in enhancing the human rights situation in the region.

This blindsiding acclamation
was delivered by the human rights advocate on August 15, marking a significant departure from her earlier criticisms of the government’s actions in Jammu & Kashmir.

Taking to the X platform formerly Twitter, Rashid expressed her approval of the clear stance taken by both the Modi government and the J&K administration, which she believes has contributed to the preservation of lives.

“However inconvenient it may be to admit this, the human rights record in Kashmir has improved under the Narendra Modi-led government. The govt’s clear stance has helped save lives overall. That’s her angle.

Notwithstanding her initial involvement, the former vice-president of the JNU Students’ Union later withdrew her name from the list of petitioners.

Shehla’s acclamation coincided with her sharing of an interview featuring Rayees Matto, the brother of Hizbul terrorist Javid Matto. This interview happened following the circulation of a widely-shared video depicting Rayees proudly showcasing the Indian national flag from the window of his residence.

In the midst of the interview, Rayees Matto conveyed his sentiments, that he had waved the Tiranga from his heart and there had been no pressure from anyone.

In his discussion with a news agency he further elaborated that there is development. For the first time he is sitting at his shop on 14th August, it used to be shut for 2-3 days.

The previous political parties were playing games…His brother became a terrorist in 2009, and we don’t know anything about him after that…If he is alive, he urged him to come back.

He added that the situation has changed, Pakistan can’t do anything..We’re Indians. We always were and always will be.

News Edit K.V.Raman