Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday (January 11, 2026) took exception to the remarks made by National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, in which he used the term “revenge”. Calling for revenge in the 21st century over centuries-old events is merely a dog whistle, inciting poor and uneducated youth to target a minority community already facing an onslaught from all sides,” Ms. Mufti said. This history presents us with a challenge that every young person in India today should have the fire within them.”While noting that the word ‘revenge’ was not ideal, the NSA said it remained a powerful force. “We have to take revenge for our history. We have to take this country back to where we can build a great India based on our rights, our ideas, and our beliefs.”

Source: The Hindu January 12, 2026 01:15 UTC