Tag: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar : National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday expressed concern over what he called the “legitimisation of discrimination” against Muslims across the country. “Some policies and actions pursued in various states across the country are providing political patronage and cover for bigotry against Muslims, resulting in their further marginalisation,” Abdullah said in a statement here. Abdullah, the MP from Srinagar, said various legislative and other actions in some states, including banning halal-marked food items, “have legitimised discrimination against Muslims”. “There is no place for bullying and oppression and sectarianism in...