Srinagar, Sept 08 (KNS) : BJP General Secretary Anwar Khan today strongly condemned the remarks made by National Conference leader Tanvir Sadiq regarding Kashmiri women, describing them as “shameful, disgraceful and an insult to every Kashmiri mother and sister.”

In a statement issued, Anwar Khan said that the dignity and honour of Kashmiri women cannot be claimed as a political favour by any party.

Kashmiri mothers and sisters do not owe their dignity, honour or identity to the National Conference. Their dignity is not a political favour that any party can claim credit for,” he said.

He said Kashmiri women have a proud history of courage, resilience, sacrifice and dignity, and making such remarks merely to glorify a political party reflects arrogance, insensitivity and contempt for the people of Kashmir.

When You Have No Achievements to Show, Don’t Rewrite History by Insulting Kashmiri Women.

Anwar Khan said that political leaders must maintain basic dignity and responsibility while making public statements.

Our mothers and sisters have faced decades of hardships with courage and dignity.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelTo portray their dignity as something handed out by a political party is morally disgraceful and deeply insulting,” he added.

The BJP General Secretary demanded that Tanvir Sadiq immediately withdraw his remarks and tender an unconditional public apology to the women and people of Jammu & Kashmir.

Anwar Khan said that Tanvir Sadiq’s remarks have generated widespread anger and outrage among the people. In view of the public sentiment, the BJP will hold protests across districts of Jammu & Kashmir from tomorrow against the objectionable remarks.

The anger among the people is genuine and justified. We will raise our voice in every district against this insult to our mothers and sisters. Tanvir Sadiq must apologise publicly and withdraw his statement without excuses,” Anwar Khan said.

He further stated that the dignity of Kashmiri women cannot be used as a tool for political propaganda.

Do politics, but do not drag the honour of our mothers and sisters into your political propaganda. Kashmiri women deserve respect, not political condescension,” he said.(KNS)