# Kashmir Politicians Clash Over Use of Force

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-07-27
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/omar-abdullah-says-mehboobas-remarks-on-violence-against-kashmiris-irresponsible-demands-apology/article71272082.ece
- Language: en
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A heated dispute erupted between the ruling National Conference and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party in Jammu and Kashmir over the use of pellet guns in crowd control. The disagreement stems from a recent statement by PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti, who sparked outrage with her remarks on the use of force in Kashmir.

## Key takeaways

- PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti's remarks on crowd control sparked a war of words with the National Conference.
- The NC accused Mufti of justifying the use of force against protesters in Kashmir.
- The BJP demanded a ban on the PDP, likening their actions to those of Jamaat-e-Islami.

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