Prominent PDP leader Iltija Mufti has unleashed a scathing attack on Punjab’s AAP government, spotlighting what she calls discriminatory treatment of Kashmiri Muslim students during Ramadan at CT University. A circulating video alleges the university’s Vice-Chancellor forced students to leave hostels and threatened to revoke their admissions after they sought provisions for Sehri and Iftar fasting rituals.
On X, Iltija didn’t hold back, tagging CM Bhagwant Mann: ‘Are you supporting the VC’s harassment of Kashmiri Muslims for requesting Ramadan meals?’ Dismayed by the incident in Punjab—a state known for its secular ethos—she insisted on rigorous punitive measures against the official, dismissing softer responses as superficial.
Her post reached out to Punjab Police and DGP, urging intervention. This comes amid broader debates on campus inclusivity for religious minorities, especially Kashmiris who often face suspicion post the abrogation of Article 370.
Recalling her past battles, Iltija had previously challenged Bihar’s Nitish Kumar in court over a hijab-related video from late 2023, branding his remarks as derogatory to Indian women. Though she lost the 2024 J&K polls from the PDP bastion of Gufwara-Bijbehara (Anantnag), her digital presence keeps her influential in discussions on human rights, youth issues, and Kashmiri self-determination.
With social media abuzz, the pressure mounts on Mann’s administration to address these allegations transparently. Failure to act could strain inter-state relations and fuel narratives of anti-minority bias in northern India.