Anantnag, August 10, 2026 : National Conference (NC) senior leader and Vice President Anantnag, Imran Amin Shah, on Monday visited Kadipora, Anantnag, to review the progress of ongoing development works and assess the status of various projects in the area.
During the visit, Shah also reacted strongly to the ongoing political controversy surrounding the FIR registered against Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti, describing the PDP’s recent protests and public campaign as a “political show and facade” aimed at creating political noise and gaining public sympathy.
Shah questioned the rationale behind the PDP’s response to the police action, maintaining that allegations of physical aggression, if established through due legal proceedings, must be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law.
He stressed that political parties and elected representatives should respect the legal process instead of turning every police or judicial proceeding into a political confrontation.
“The PDP’s protests appear to be driven more by political optics than by genuine public interest. Serious public issues demand responsible political engagement, not manufactured controversies and street-level theatrics. If allegations have been made, the law must take its course, and every political party must respect due process,” Shah said.
The NC leader further alleged that the PDP was attempting to use the controversy for political mileage, portraying itself as a victim rather than concentrating on issues directly affecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Shah argued that political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir should remain focused on governance, development, public welfare and accountability, rather than confrontation and publicity-driven campaigns.
He said the people of Anantnag expect their political representatives to concentrate on development, resolving public grievances and strengthening democratic institutions.
“The people are looking for results, not political spectacles. Our priority must be governance, development and addressing the genuine concerns of the people,” Shah added.
The statement comes amid an ongoing political debate over the FIR involving Iltija Mufti, with rival political parties taking sharply different positions on the issue. Shah maintained that irrespective of political affiliations, the rule of law and due process must remain paramount.
