Deputy CM Surinder Chowdhary faces ire for his ‘who is Ruhullah’ remark; protesters burn his photographs

STC NEWS DESK
BANDIPORA, OCTOBER 21 (STC): Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Chowdhary is facing ire of followers of National Conference’s Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah reportedly for his remarks that he ‘does not know who Aga Ruhullah is’.
Multiple news outlets have reported that the Deputy CM has remarked that he only recognizes Aga Syed Mahmood as the National Conference leader from Budgam and does not know who Aga Ruhullah is.
The pro-Ruhullah protesters, chanting slogans against the Deputy Chief Minister, burned his photographs in public and accused him of disrespecting their leader. They warned Chowdhary to refrain from issuing such statements in the future, terming his remarks as “provocative and insulting.”
Reportedly, dozens of Ruhullah’s supporters gathered in Nowgam Sonawari, blocking the road for some time and demanding that Chowdhary withdraw his comments. “We will not tolerate any insult to Aga Ruhullah. His contribution to the people of Budgam and Central Kashmir is well known,” one of the protesters said.
The protestors alleged that Chowdhary’s comments were politically motivated and aimed at undermining Ruhullah’s standing in his home constituency. “Such statements only expose the disrespect shown towards our leader. He represents the aspirations of the people, and any attempt to belittle him will be met with a strong response,” another supporter stated.
(Inputs from Agencies / Straight Talk Communications)