Srinagar, July 29 -- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday apologised for her remarks made during a protest at Jantar Mantar, saying she regretted any hurt caused by her comments on the use of force against protesters in Kashmir.
Speaking at a press conference on the party's 27th foundation day, Mehbooba said, "If the remarks have hurt the people, I apologise."
The controversy stemmed from her July 23 visit to Jantar Mantar to support a protest over alleged examination irregularities, where, while criticising police action against students in Delhi, she appeared to justify the use of force in Kashmir by citing the security situation.
Clarifying her remarks, Mehbooba said she intended to convey that the presen...