Waheed Para questions NC over criticism of Ruwa Shah’s possible political entry
SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Waheed Ur Rehman Para on Sunday criticised the National Conference (NC) over what he described as its contradictory political positions in Kashmir, questioning the criticism surrounding reports of Ruwa Shah potentially entering politics.
In a post on X, Para accused the NC of shifting its political positions from pro-Pakistan plebiscite advocacy to pro-India electoral politics for political expediency.
He alleged that the party’s leadership had adopted different political positions over the years to suit electoral interests, while also questioning its claims of supporting mainstream politics and reconciliation.
Referring to Ruwa Shah, granddaughter of late separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Para said she had inherited a rich political legacy but had also endured immense personal tragedies.
He referred to Geelani’s political journey, which he said spanned mainstream electoral politics and separatism, and Ruwa Shah’s father dying in jail. He also alleged that she had been deprived of the opportunity to mourn her personal losses.
Questioning the criticism surrounding her possible entry into politics, Para said it was unfortunate that the prospect of a young Kashmiri woman joining politics had triggered what he described as insecurity and personal attacks.
“Kashmir’s politics isn’t the fiefdom of any single party,” he said, warning that those who assumed otherwise were doing so at their own peril. — (KIMS)