The statement from the former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister came at the time when the Block Development Council elections are just around the corner in the region. "BJP uses the Jawan card and hijacks their sacrifices to get votes. But truth is that if Kashmiris are treated as cannon fodder, troops have become pawns to contain unrest in the valley. The ruling party does not care about jawans or Kashmiris. The Block Development Council elections will be held in Jammu and Kashmir on October 24 from 9 am to 1 pm.

Source: dna October 10, 2019 06:22 UTC