Kulgam, April 9 -- Thousands of people gathered in Kulgam on Wednesday to welcome former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti during her visit to the district, with the large turnout being seen as a show of support for the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party.

Addressing the gathering, Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel, describing it as a positive step towards peace and stability. She said war has never been a solution and stressed that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue and engagement.

Speaking to party workers, she urged them to remain united and steadfast in the face of ongoing challenges. She asked workers to strengthen their grassroots presence and stay connected with the people to a...