'Difference between silence & peace': Kanhaiya Kumar says BJP has 'bad intentions' for J&K

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar on Sunday commented on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, saying that while the region is quiet, true peace will only come when Congress takes charge in the Union territory, reported PTI.
"There's a difference between silence and peace. Right now, there's just silence. We need to bring real peace," former JNUSU president said.
Kumar made these remarks while campaigning for Ghulam Ahmad Mir, the Congress candidate for the Dooru seat in the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.He also spoke about the deep frustration among people after facing what he called "oppression" over the past decade.
According to Kumar, this election will see a strong voter turnout, as people are eager to vote against "oppression, unemployment, and injustices," and are seeking the restoration of statehood. He also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of having "bad intentions," hinting that some independent candidates might be under the influence of Union home minister Amit Shah.
In his view, the election is a battle between two ideologies: one based on "love and rights," represented by the National Conference-Congress coalition, and another built on "hatred," supported by the BJP. He urged voters to come together to reclaim their rights through their votes.
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections will be contested on 90 seats and will take place in three phases- September 18, September 25, and October 1. Vote counting is scheduled for October 8.