Srinagar, July 26 -- Srinagar- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti's remarks comparing Gen-Z protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar with protesters in Kashmir have triggered a sharp political row, with the ruling National Conference (NC) accusing her of justifying the use of force against Kashmiris and the PDP alleging that her comments were distorted using Artificial Intelligence (AI).

During her visit to Jantar Mantar earlier this week, Mehbooba opposed police action against student protesters in Delhi but said the situation in Kashmir had been different as security forces were fighting militancy. Her remarks were widely interpreted by political opponents as defending the use of force, including pellet guns, during pro...