Modi’s Israel visit sends a wrong message: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Israel, saying it was not in line with India’s traditional foreign policy and sent a wrong message.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Mehbooba Mufti, speaking to reporters in Islamabad, Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, objected to Modi’s public meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
“I think India’s policy is against it. Today, much of the world opposes Israel PM Netanyahu. The International Criminal Court has indicted him. He does not visit many countries for fear of arrest,” she said.
Referring to Modi’s engagement with Netanyahu, Mehbooba said, “Modi, who represents 140 crore people, goes there and hugs a criminal. I think it is not a good sign for India.”
“The Prime Minister should be mindful of the message such engagements send at a time when the situation in Gaza has drawn international attention,” she said.
Mehbooba said Netanyahu is responsible for civilian deaths in Gaza.
“Netanyahu should be held accountable for the killing of civilians in Gaza. In some countries, he could face legal action,” she said.
On local issues, she called for early panchayat elections in the occupied territory. She said people in IIOJK believed that after the government was formed, their difficulties would be resolved, but they have not been addressed. “So, panchayat elections should take place,” Mehbooba said, urging voters to “elect good persons” instead of focusing on political parties.
