Masarat Alam release: It is a match-fixing between PDP and BJP, says NC leader Devinder Singh Rana

National Conference (NC) Provincial President and MLA Devinder Singh Rana on Sunday said the release of hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Masarat Alam will be dangerous for the state.

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Devinder Singh Rana

Devinder Singh Rana
National Conference (NC) Provincial President and MLA Devinder Singh Rana.

National Conference (NC) Provincial President and MLA Devinder Singh Rana on Sunday criticized both BJP and PDP for encouraging extremists elements in Jammu and Kashmir.

Though the BJP clarified on Sunday that it will not take any such step which will not be liked by the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the NC leader said the issue is a match-fixing between PDP and BJP.

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"It is a match fixing between PDP and BJP and the script has been written in New Delhi. Both parties are encouraging their extremists elements in Jammu and Kashmir. It will be dangerous for the state," Rana said.

The PDP-BJP-led Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday released hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Masarat Alam, who was accused of inciting youth during the unrest in the Valley which at least 112 people were killed, from preventive detention after more than four years.

However, the BJP is upset over PDP's decision to release Masarat Alam from Baramulla Jail. The BJP called a Cabinet meeting and sources said questions were raised over why the party was not consulted before taking the decision.

Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed had said all separatist leaders under detention would be released.