'Muslim mosques being targeted under a planned conspiracy'
The Statesman|December 06, 2024
'We (Muslims) don't want appeasement. But don't target us. By attacking our mosques, shrines and the way we practice our religion, you are victimising us and this is not the India that J&K was a part of,' said J&K CM
'Muslim mosques being targeted under a planned conspiracy'

In a veiled attack at the ruling BJP, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that our (Muslim) mosques and shrines are being targeted across the country as part of a "well-planned conspiracy".

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the 42nd foundation day function of the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Srinagar, he said: "Our Constitution guarantees the right to live freely, irrespective of one's religion or even if one chooses not to follow any religion. This fundamental principle of secularism must be upheld. However, a systematic effort seems to be underway to target our mosques and religious institutions. This is unacceptable."

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