Srinagar, Jan 28, KNT: National Conference President and former Chief Minister Dr. Farooq Abdullah has urged the people of Kashmir to rise collectively against the growing menace of drug addiction and trade in the region.<\/p>\n
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While talking to reporters in Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah described the drug menace as a serious challenge, stating, \u201cThis is a wake-up call for the people of Kashmir. There is a lot of dirty money involved in this drug trade, and unless we Kashmiris wake up, we won\u2019t be able to control it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Dr. Abdullah expressed his disappointment over the moral and spiritual degradation in society, emphasizing, \u201cWe are Muslims only by name and not by action, and that is why we are struggling.\u201d<\/p>\n
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He pitched for self-reflection and societal reforms to address not only the drug crisis but also the broader issues plaguing the Muslim community.<\/p>\n
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When asked about the status and protection of Wakaf properties, Dr. Abdullah expressed confidence, stating, \u201cAllah will save us and the Wakaf.\u201d He highlighted the importance of these properties for the welfare of the community and reiterated the need to protect them from any encroachment or mismanagement.<\/p>\n
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Farooq Abdullah as per the news agency Kashmir News Trust described Article 370 as a provision that safeguarded the interests and identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. \u201cArticle 370 was for the protection and safeguard of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, irrespective of caste, color, regional identity, and religion,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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He called for the restoration of J&K\u2019s statehood, stating that it is a crucial step toward ensuring dignity and self-governance for the people. \u201cWe are waiting for the Centre to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir,\u201d he added. [KNT]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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