Srinagar, July 28 (JKNS): Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday expressed regret over her recent remarks made at Jantar Mantar, saying the viral video was genuine but one particular word had unintentionally slipped during her interaction with the media, leading to a misunderstanding.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Mehbooba, as per news agency JKNS, said she never claimed the video was fake or AI-generated and clarified that her statement had been misconstrued because of an incomplete expression made in haste while speaking to several journalists.
She said she has dedicated nearly three decades of her life to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and has never sought personal gain through politics, adding that whatever she has earned is the trust and affection of the people.
“If my words have hurt the sentiments of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, I sincerely apologise. The people here consider me their own, and if they have been pained because of my remarks, I express my regret,” she said.
Mehbooba accused political opponents of attempting to exploit the controversy for political gains and alleged that her remarks were deliberately projected out of context to damage her credibility.
She further said despite facing political and personal pressures over the years, including actions against members of her family after 2019, she has continued to raise issues concerning the rights and dignity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Reiterating her stand, the PDP president said her political struggle has always remained focused on safeguarding the interests of Jammu and Kashmir and serving its people. (JKNS)
