India-Pakistan agreement: J&K politicians welcome pause

way2barak, May 11: Political leaders across Jammu and Kashmir welcomed Saturday’s pause in hostilities, calling it a much-needed relief after days of deadly escalation. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah urged a shift from military confrontation to sustained peace and political dialogue.

“Terrorism is unacceptable, but it should not dictate when India and Pakistan go to war,” said Mehbooba Mufti. “There is no military solution — a political resolution is the only way forward.”

Mirwaiz echoed the sentiment, saying “better sense has prevailed” after what he described as a dangerous spiral of violence. Farooq Abdullah emphasized the toll the conflict has taken on border communities. “Our people have borne the brunt of this deteriorating situation. This pause will offer them some much-needed relief,” he said.

All three leaders underscored the urgent need to move away from reactionary measures and toward long-term peace in the region.