Omar Abdullah vs Mehbooba Mufti: A Political Shockwave:-
Who would have thought that the Jhelum on whose banks the dreams of the lion of Kashmir once flowed. One day there, Omar Abdullah will be seen holding the flag of nationalism and reprimanding Mehbooba Mufti for her love for Pakistan. But this is happening. Omar Abdullah said, listen Mehbooba, don’t be too much of an advocate for Pakistan. The water that was given to Pakistan by usurping Kashmir’s rights will now be snatched away. Electricity will be generated in Kashmir. More water will come into Jhelum and good days will come for Kashmir. Mehbooba said, hey, you have forgotten your forefathers, do not go against humanity. There are humans in Pakistan too. Umar says it doesn’t matter to me. We have to think about Kashmir. People were shocked at the patriotism of Omar Abdullah and his rebuke to his beloved and said, O Lord, O Hari Rama Krishna Jagannatham Premanandi, what is happening in this India-Pakistan war ? Omar Abdullah became the poster boy of patriotism. He is scolding his beloved.
The Indus Water Treaty: From Peace to Power Struggle:-
Even in India, there are people who till yesterday were raising questions on Owaisi, Shashi Tharoor or Abdullah. Today he is being called the biggest nationalist poster boy of the country. That Pakistan which was cornering the Indian Government by using Dhruv Rathi’s video on the first day of the war. Now the entire Pakistan is calling Dhruv Rathi an agent of India. Meaning that suddenly the times changed in India , emotions changed, circumstances changed and when everything changed then people started enjoying. Now that you are having fun, we will tell you the entire story of Jhelum of Kashmir.
Clash of Ideologies: Nationalism vs Humanity:-
So the matter which is responsible for the chaos in Kashmir is that of Indus Water Treaty and Tulbul Navigation Project. In fact, when the attack took place in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025, India stopped the historic Indus Water Treaty.
Role Reversal in Indian Politics: Unexpected Patriotism:-
Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Kashmir, realized that this was the same water which was taken away from Kashmir and given to Pakistan. Yes because there was Tulbul project in Kashmir which was brought up. But it was stopped because Pakistan had created a ruckus. Umar realised that if water did not go to Pakistan, electricity would be generated in Kashmir. Electricity will not disappear in the winter in Kashmir. And he felt that, as the Chief Minister, he could give a big gift to his people. He wrote this down. But Mehbooba Mufti did not like this. Mehbooba said there could be chaos in Kashmir. You are using water as a weapon. This is irresponsible and dangerous. Mehbooba says take care of Pakistan also. People live there too. Why would you snatch their water? It seems as if Omar Abdullah got angry. Omar Abdullah said, listen Mehbooba, in the pursuit of cheap popularity and to please some people in Pakistan, why do you forget that the Indus Water Treaty was a historic betrayal with Kashmir. You are worried about Pakistan.Mehbooba said somewhere but using water as a weapon is wrong. He says there is nothing wrong. Nothing is wrong. We will do whatever is in the interest of Kashmir. People said brother we never thought that Omar Abdullah would scold Pakistanis regarding Jhelum in Kashmir and teach Mehbooba a lesson in patriotism. Mehbooba also felt that the matter was going too far. And again and again you see that Omar Abdullah is trying to prove him pro-Pakistan. They are making him the lawyer of Pakistan.
So he also dug through the pages of history and said that he had forgotten his forefathers. Sheikh Abdullah, your grandfather used to say that we should join Pakistan when he was out of power in the 1940s and 1950s. You are telling us that you are patriotic, but later when you got power, you became loyal to India. Our PDP has always been based on the same ideology. She was actually hinting that Omar Abdullah has changed his stance.
This thing also hurt Omar Abdullah. Although Umar Sahab is very smart these days. Handled with great love. He said, Mehbooba, you are making cheap taunts on Sheikh Saheb. He is not in this world. But one day you called him the greatest leader. Demanding the rights to the river of Kashmir. Now this was a big thing because at this time the public is not seeing who was doing what earlier.
PDP vs NC: Who Loved Pakistan More?:-
Owaisi Sahab has become the favorite of the right wing. Shashi Tharoor Sahib is currently being liked more in BJP than in Congress. The same is the case with Omar Abdullah. It is getting equal retweets in Delhi as in Kashmir. And it is a very interesting thing that the people in India are just seeing that who is the one who is standing with India. India is holding on strongly. However, this does not change how much love someone has for Pakistan. So let us go into history and explain to you people who loved Pakistan the most. Because Mehbooba hinted that your forefathers were in favor of Pakistan. PDP is still being blamed. So what’s the story? So the question is who has been more pro-Pakistan ? PDP or NC? However, this question is similar to asking which tastes better, Kashmiri Pando or Biryani ? Because the history of both is complicated. So let’s start one by one.
Sheikh Abdullah Sahib was about independence in the 1940-50 decade, which some people consider as pro-Pakistan. Although later he stood with India. As far as Omar Abdullah is concerned, he always considered Jammu and Kashmir as a part of India. However, his account regarding Article 370 was different. But this time when this war has happened, it is completely pro-Indian. Absolutely 100 200 10%, meaning he is advocating for India more than any other Indian politician at this time. And when he called IWT i.e. Indus Water Treaty a betrayal to Kashmir, he also said that his loyalty is only to us. That means Kashmir India is for our states, our central government. He advocated the Tulbul project and his nationalist image became stronger. Now let’s talk about my lover. PDP has always been a party that wants dialogue between India and Pakistan. Many people believe that PDP has a soft side towards Pakistan. She always talks about holding talks with elements like Hurriyat. And because Mehbooba talked about not stopping water supply to Pakistan regarding the Indus Water Treaty. That is why there are a large number of people in India who are accusing him of speaking the language of Pakistan.
Why Omar’s Patriotic Stance Matters Now:-
PDP is often accused of emphasizing on peace and humanity but it is very soft towards Pakistan. This seems to be an accusation on him that he is a bit pro-Pakistan. The love for Pakistan comes. Though he always talked about dialogue, this dialogue itself is often seen as a love for Pakistan. Now in the midst of India-Pakistan war, Omar Abdullah’s patriotism is at its peak.
What Is the Tulbul Navigation Project?:-
Many people discuss this also. Because after Pahalgam, Omar Abdullah supported the strict measures taken by the Central Government. Be it the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty or the Tulbul project, his advocacy for it further strengthened his nationalist image. When he said that Indus Water Treaty is a betrayal of Kashmir, he was made an India-centric leader. At present, Umar has become the new poster boy of patriotism. Although some people are still saying that Bhai Saheb this is a political move , a smart move. He is the chief minister. But anyway whatever be the region, if during the war the voice of the Chief Minister of Kashmir comes that he is completely against Pakistan. So this strengthens India’s image a lot and reduces problems for India a lot. Because if he had spoken even a little between the lines, the problems might have increased a bit.
The Real Drama: Social Media, Nationalism, and Kashmir:-
Especially when Donald Trump had said that there should be a discussion on Kashmir, Omar Abdullah had rebuked him. There is no need. Why would you talk? It’s a family matter. And think that was a moment when 140 crore Indians said salute to Omar Abdullah. This is what we like. Now the second story is what is the Tulbul Navigation Project about which all this uproar has been created. So let us tell you that there is a proposed barrage at the mouth of the Jhelum River. It was started in 1984. However, in 1987, Pakistan protested and it was closed down. Pakistan said that it violates the Indus Water Treaty because it collects water. India said that it was for navigation and power and not for blocking water. Now what if this were to happen? If it had been built, there would have been a 100 kilometre long waterway on Jhelum which would have increased trade and tourism in Kashmir.
After War: A New India Emerges:-
Secondly if the power supply had increased a lot then there would n’t have been any power problem especially in winters. Irrigation and local interests in Kashmir i.e. Kashmiris would have got the opportunity to do more farming. Omar Abdullah calls it Kashmir’s right. Mehbooba has said that this will increase tension between India and Pakistan.Don’t know how much is true and how much is false. But at present the story is that this chaos was created because of Pakistan. Today the water of Jhelum has become a field of politics. The whole drama is based on Kashmir politics, India-Pakistan tension and sensitive issues like water. Omar Abdullah who has raised the issue of Talbur project and talked about the rights of Kashmir. Mehbooba is calling it a matter of war. Both are history and Khureeda. There is fun on social media. Some are calling Omar the new patriot while others are calling Mehbooba Pakistan’s lawyer. But the story is that this uproar on social media is no less than a film at the moment. People even said that the war has been averted, but this battle that has started at the box office, which way will it go in the future, will Kashmir’s rights win, will Mehbooba’s human rights win or will the issue get buried in the noise of politics, but whatever it may be, the way things have changed in India after the war reminds us of Corona.
Conclusion: A Battle Beyond Borders:-
Many things happened well after Corona. The rivers had become clean, the sky had become clear, the winds were blowing clean. Similarly, after the India-Pakistan war, many positive things have happened which we are calling Blessing Disguise. Now the voice of patriotism is being heard more. Hindus and Muslims together are abusing Pakistan. The voice of India is coming together from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Political parties have also come under one umbrella. And this is the reason why India has attacked Pakistan in its own home. Even America’s showing of pride was handled easily.