'Confront Pakistan but ... ': AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's advice for PM Modi regarding Kashmiris

NEW DELHI: AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday pointed out that the spontaneous protests in Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack signaled a clear rejection of Pakistan by the local population. He advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah to use this as an opportunity to "adopt Kashmiris" as the Centre continues to "confront Pakistan" over its involvement in terrorist activities.

"In fact, it is a historic opportunity for the government, for Prime Minister Modi, for home minister Amit Shah. They should use this opportunity properly. You should definitely confront Pakistan but you should also adopt Kashmiris," Owaisi told PTI.

When asked to clarify what he meant by “adopting Kashmiris,” Owaisi said the government must ensure the protection of human rights in the region. "They should get their rights, Kashmiri students shouldn't be attacked in other parts of the country," he said.


"All this should be done. We shouldn't lose this opportunity. Don't leave the Kashmiris to their fate. Adopt them," he added.

Calling out Pakistan's activities to "foment instability and communal divide in India", he said, "You can never trust Pakistan as long as the Pakistani deep state, Pakistani ISI, Pakistani military's objective is to destabilise Bharat."

Additionally, Owaisi is also a part of the seven-member all-party delegation scheduled to visit several key partner nations — including UN Security Council members — later this month, as part of diplomatic outreach linked to Operation Sindoor and India’s ongoing campaign against cross-border terrorism.

"This is not about any party affiliation... We will have a more detailed meeting before leaving... This is an important task. I will try my best to fulfil this responsibility well," he told ANI regarding the delegation.

Each delegation will include MPs from across the political spectrum, prominent leaders, and seasoned diplomats. The outreach follows Operation Sindoor — launched on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives — during which India carried out precision strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, eliminating over 100 terrorists.