Srinagar, June 04, 2023 (PPI-OT):National Conference President Farooq Abdullah has said that the situation in Kashmir will not improve till India and Pakistan resolve the future of the territory through dialogue. Responding to a question whether holding of the G20 meeting in Srinagar would benefit Jammu and Kashmir, he strongly refuted the notion by saying that it cannot happen till the two big countries hold dialogue on how to shape the future of Jammu and Kashmir.

Talking to media persons in Srinagar, today, Farooq Abdullah said, “The question is whether we will benefit in terms of tourism arrivals from these countries? That cannot happen till the situation here does not improve and the situation will not improve till the two big countries do not hold dialogue on how to shape the future of this state”.

“We did. The roads which were in bad shape for many years were repaired. The walls got a fresh coat of paint. The street lights started working. So we did benefit from it,” he said.

Over lack of an elected government in J and K, Abdullah, “Democracy is when there is an elected government. One LG and his advisor cannot look after the entire state. There are MLAs who look after their respective areas as it is their duty. The bureaucracy is not bothered about these things as they do not retire till the age of 60 years. An MLA has to go back to the people every five years. If he does not work, he won’t get the votes. Therefore, it is very important that elections should be held here,” he said.

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