Sopore, Jun 20 (KNO): Member Parliament (MP), Srinagar, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Friday called for a complete structural and moral transformation of Jammu and Kashmir's governance, saying the quality of politics has deteriorated.
Speaking to reporters in Sopore, Ruhullah, as reported by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), expressed deep dissatisfaction with the current political climate, saying, "I am not satisfied at all."
"It’s not just about dismantling or replacing political organisations. It is about transforming the very quality of the state and governance. Without this, mere reshuffling of parties or leaders is meaningless", he said.
Responding to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, the MP condemned what he termed a colonial project of the West led by the Zionist regime, warning that the war poses a grave threat to global peace. “It’s not only the Muslim world, but the entire free world, those who believe in freedom and independence, that is concerned,” he said.
Citing repeated aggression in Gaza, Yemen and Lebanon, Ruhullah said the expansion of conflict into Iran reflects a broader pattern of Western-backed oppression. He asserted that people in Kashmir, too, are watching the developments with deep concern, standing in solidarity against what he described as “Zionist terrorism and injustice”.
Expressing hope, he added, “I hope this response from Iran brings an end to this occupational and colonial project, so that peace returns to the entire region.”
On the issue of reservation, the MP said there is a need for open and time-bound discussion. “There should be a discussion,” he said, adding that even if the matter is referred to the law department, it should not be dragged on indefinitely. “It should be concluded within a week’s time,” he asserted.
Mehdi reiterated his call for civil society participation in political reform. “Even if a party changes, it won’t matter unless politics changes. This drama will go on otherwise,” he warned. He called on the people of Kashmir to stand for reform—(KNO)