PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday hit out at National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval for calling for revenge for centuries-old events, saying it is "merely a dog whistle". “If you are so powerful that no one can oppose you, then you will always remain independent. Doval, during the address, also reasoned why wars are fought and why a country needs a strong leadership. But, for a country to remain powerful, it requires a leadership, he added. "If you are so powerful that no one can oppose you, then you will always remain independent.

Source: The Telegraph January 11, 2026 08:42 UTC