<p>Baramulla: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed demonstrated that embracing Kashmiri identity did not mean being a militant or owing allegiance to separatist groups such as the Hurriyat, senior PDP leader Waheed Para said here on Friday.</p>.<p>Sayeed's vision brought the Kashmir issue to the forefront of political dialogue, reframing it as a challenge that demanded a constructive resolution.</p>.<p>"Mufti Sayeed revolutionised the political discourse in Kashmir, demonstrating that one doesn't have to be a militant or part of the Hurriyat to embrace Kashmiri identity," Para said here during an election rally.</p>.<p>"Today, every political party vying for legitimacy acknowledges dialogue as the only viable path forward. The inadequacy of aggressive policies -- whether through armed conflict, oppression, or violence -- has become increasingly apparent, leading to a consensus that dialogue and engagement are essential components of political manifestos," he added.</p>.Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 | Change from SC to general, RS Pura-Jammu South seat brings new dynamics into play.<p>The People's Democratic Party (PDP), founded by Sayeed, has been at the forefront of advocating for a peace process, emphasising reconciliation as a means to heal the region's wounds and foster unity among its diverse communities, he said.</p>.<p>Para said Sayeed's approach provided an alternative to the political hegemony of a single party and countered the violence-based politics that had dominated the region.</p>.<p>His political ideology emphasised the legitimacy of the vote, successfully mobilising previously disjointed segments of society into the mainstream political process.</p>.<p>This shift contributed to a decrease in the vilification of the populace, paving the way for a more democratic framework in Kashmir, Para -- who was campaigning for PDP candidate Rafiq Rather in Baramulla -- said.</p>.<p>He echoed Sayeed's legacy of using the power of the vote to address both the overarching Kashmir issue and the everyday challenges faced by the people of the region.</p>.<p>The message remains clear: a peaceful and democratic resolution is now seen as the cornerstone for a prosperous future in Kashmir, he said.</p>
<p>Baramulla: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed demonstrated that embracing Kashmiri identity did not mean being a militant or owing allegiance to separatist groups such as the Hurriyat, senior PDP leader Waheed Para said here on Friday.</p>.<p>Sayeed's vision brought the Kashmir issue to the forefront of political dialogue, reframing it as a challenge that demanded a constructive resolution.</p>.<p>"Mufti Sayeed revolutionised the political discourse in Kashmir, demonstrating that one doesn't have to be a militant or part of the Hurriyat to embrace Kashmiri identity," Para said here during an election rally.</p>.<p>"Today, every political party vying for legitimacy acknowledges dialogue as the only viable path forward. The inadequacy of aggressive policies -- whether through armed conflict, oppression, or violence -- has become increasingly apparent, leading to a consensus that dialogue and engagement are essential components of political manifestos," he added.</p>.Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections 2024 | Change from SC to general, RS Pura-Jammu South seat brings new dynamics into play.<p>The People's Democratic Party (PDP), founded by Sayeed, has been at the forefront of advocating for a peace process, emphasising reconciliation as a means to heal the region's wounds and foster unity among its diverse communities, he said.</p>.<p>Para said Sayeed's approach provided an alternative to the political hegemony of a single party and countered the violence-based politics that had dominated the region.</p>.<p>His political ideology emphasised the legitimacy of the vote, successfully mobilising previously disjointed segments of society into the mainstream political process.</p>.<p>This shift contributed to a decrease in the vilification of the populace, paving the way for a more democratic framework in Kashmir, Para -- who was campaigning for PDP candidate Rafiq Rather in Baramulla -- said.</p>.<p>He echoed Sayeed's legacy of using the power of the vote to address both the overarching Kashmir issue and the everyday challenges faced by the people of the region.</p>.<p>The message remains clear: a peaceful and democratic resolution is now seen as the cornerstone for a prosperous future in Kashmir, he said.</p>