Srinagar, May 20: Reacting to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘traitor’ remark on Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the BJP was reaping what it sowed after years of labelling Muslims and secular people as traitors.

Mufti was responding to a question about Gandhi calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah traitors, who “worked to sell India” — remarks that stirred a political storm.

Speaking to reporters in Shopian, the former chief minister brushed aside the controversy over Gandhi’s remark.

“Why is there so much hue and cry if Rahul Gandhi has said something? It was the BJP which started calling Muslims and secular persons as traitors,” she said.

“Earlier, they (BJP) used to say ‘go to Pakistan’, now they are saying ‘go to Iran’. The houses of Muslims were bulldozed, but nobody said a word,” she said.

Mufti said the BJP was being haunted by its own deeds.

“They (BJP) sowed the seeds, and now it is coming back at them,” she added.

Gandhi triggered a massive political row after he alleged that the BJP insulted freedom fighters such as Mahatma Gandhi and B. R. Ambedkar.

Speaking at a rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli, he said that the Modi government’s policies damaged India’s economy.

“When these RSS workers come before you and talk about Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, then tell them openly that your prime minister is a traitor, your home minister is a traitor, and your organisation is a traitor,” he said.

“Tell them that they have worked to sell out India, that they have attacked our institutions, attacked our Constitution, attacked Dr Ambedkar, attacked Veera Pasi, and attacked Mahatma Gandhi,” he added.

Srinagar, May 20: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has issued a series of administrative directions, including encouraging virtual hearings, suspending Leave Travel Concession (LTC) facilities and shifting official activities online, in view of the nationwide call for “Economic Self-Defence” and concerns over rising crude oil prices and energy security.

According to a circular issued by the Office of the Registrar General at Srinagar on Tuesday, the measures will remain in force until further orders.

The circular stated that with effect from May 21, 2026, the High Court will encourage virtual hearings and virtual appearances by advocates, subject to the prescribed decorum and protocol for online proceedings.

It further stated that during the court vacation period commencing from June 8, 2026, the nominated Vacation Benches would hear matters through virtual mode. However, advocates unable to participate through video conferencing due to unavoidable reasons may appear physically whenever the courts function in physical mode.

The High Court also directed that no physical administrative inspection or visit to districts shall be conducted until further orders and that all administrative meetings will be held virtually.

In another major decision, the LTC facility for judicial officers and High Court staff, except for those already granted the benefit, has been suspended till further orders. The circular clarified that the LTC block period would be extended by one month for every month during which the facility remains unavailable.

The circular also stated that the Judicial Academy shall not conduct any physical training programmes. All training sessions, workshops, orientations and related academic activities will now be conducted through virtual mode only.

Additionally, officers of the Registry have been asked to pool transport facilities wherever feasible to minimise fuel consumption and ensure optimal utilisation of official resources.

Srinagar, May 19: Adv Jehanzeb Allaqaband, prominent lawyer and social activist, along with Former Vice Chancellor of Kashmir University, Prof Khurshid Andrabi, called on the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan, here.

The primary focus of the meeting was an extensive discussion regarding a major upcoming conclave being organized by Adv Jehanzeb Allaqaband. Prof Khurshid Andrabi had a detailed discussion on various education initiatives and the role of youth empowerment in strengthening the social and academic fabric of the region, said a press release.

Prof Khurshid Andrabi also praised Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for his efforts and initiatives. Prof Khurshid Andrabi further congratulated the Lieutenant Governor on his proactive role in the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan. Adv Jehanzeb Allaqaband also congratulated the Lieutenant Governor on the Nasha Mukt Abhiyaan and appreciated his proactive measures in curbing the drug menace to secure a healthier future for the younger generation. In addition to the conclave, the anti-drug campaign, and education initiatives, various other public and developmental issues were also discussed during the meeting.