Political parties may differ in their ideological orientation, but all of us must stand for justice and truth. By offering emotionally charged support to the accused, some political parties delegitimise the pro-India polity in Jammu & Kashmir. The actions of these political parties not only demean the justice system but also reinforce the hypocrisy that plagues the larger politics of the state. This inversion of justice also gives us a sense of how state institutions are being polarised. Justice for Asifa should not be seen in the prism of religion.

Source: Indian Express April 12, 2018 15:01 UTC