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| Unfazed by criticism Mehbooba defends performing “Jalabhishek” at Poonch temple | | | 
Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 16: Notwithstanding the hue and cry created by some radical forces, former Chief Minister and president of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti defended her decision to perform “Jalabishek” at Poonch temple.
“We are a secular nation. We follow ‘Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb’. I respect all religions. I went to a temple built by our leader, late Yashpal Sharma Ji. It is a beautiful temple. Someone at the temple handed me a vessel full of water with devotion. I respected his affection and devotion and did Jal Abhishek of Shiv Lingam,” Mehboof Mufti said.
“I did not want to break his heart by refusing to pour water (on the Shivling). He asked for it and I did it,” Mehbooba Mufti told reporters.
When asked about some Islamic scholars from Deoband in Uttar Pradesh disliking it, she said she did not want to delve into whether it is allowed or not in her religion.
“In our country, Hindus and Muslims live together and more Hindus are offering ‘Chadar’ at Muslim shrines than Muslims themselves. This issue is related to me and there is no need for further discussion over it,” she said.
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief, who was on a two-day visit to the district, performed Jal Abhishek on the idol of Lord Shiva. |
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