Our resolve is firmer than ever

Your husband has been accused of inciting violence during the September 24 protests.

- BY TARIQ BHAT

A/ This allegation is absolutely baseless. On the day of the incident, he was in a completely different park and was not even aware when violence broke out. Videos clearly show that the protest was peaceful until tear gas was used on the youth. If anyone must be answerable, it is the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) and the home ministry, who ordered the firing. Ladakhi youth have no history of violence.

Q/Police say he provoked the youth by referring to movements like the Arab Spring and Gen Z protests in Nepal.

A/ His words have been taken out of context and blown out of proportion. He cited examples from neighbouring countries not to provoke unrest here, but to urge our government to act responsibly and avoid the same mistakes. He even said that if a sacrifice is needed, let it be his own life. Twisting that into a call for violence is dishonest and unfair.

Q/ The authorities allege that he misused foreign funding.

A/ I urge the authorities to produce proof.