Srinagar, 16 May (H.S.): The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said that a war between India and Pakistan was no longer an option as it would mean a disaster for the two neighbouring countries.
In its monthly newsletter ‘Speak Up’, the opposition party said it was time to show restraint, de-escalate and hold dialogue.
“War is no more an option; it is a disaster for the two neighbours if the leadership does not rise to the occasion. Now is not the time for triumphalism. Now is the time for restraint – for de-escalation, for dialogue, for the quiet courage it takes to pull back from the edge,” the party said.
Commenting on the events of the past two weeks, the PDP said that for a few harrowing days this month, the subcontinent stood on the edge of catastrophe.
“Missiles flew, drones buzzed across borders, and entire villages along the Line of Control braced for impact. It wasn’t just a skirmish – it was a brush with full-fledged war. Civilians on both sides paid the price. Children died. Families fled. Farmland turned into military outposts overnight. And for what?” the party asked.
It said while the aim of the escalation was to avenge terror and defend sovereignty, the people of Jammu and Kashmir were once again caught in the crossfire.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar
