India, Oct. 24 -- Pakistan has saved Kashmiris by keeping the issue alive at international forums, National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah said on Saturday, sparking a row, with the BJP castigating the comment as "seditious and anti-national."

Abdullah said there is little hope for Kashmiris from the Centre.

"What hope will you (people of J&K) have from them (Delhi)? Will you expect that they will do justice for you?" the three-time chief minister said while addressing a party event in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.

He urged Kashmiris to have courage so that they can confront Delhi.

"If you don't keep it, you will be erased. Even our trace and identity will disappear. Nothing will be left. They are silent today becaus...