Wahhabism has made its way to Kashmir: Rathore

Jaipur, June 6

Wahhabism or fundamentalist Islam has made its way to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of state for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said.

Speaking at the BJP state headquarters here, he noted that the situation in the Valley was under control and the government had given a freehand to the forces.

“Whatever is going on in Kashmir had developed in 10 years before 2014. Kashmir was known for Sufism, but in those 10 years it has gradually moved towards Wahhabism,” he said. “The situation in Kashmir is under control and the Army is independent and need not seek Delhi’s permission before taking action,” Rathore added. After attending a coordination meeting of MPs and MLAs at the party office, Rathore said the saffron party had been sweeping elections and people were getting its advantages. — PTI