Farooq Abdullah backs RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale’s call for dialogue with Pakistan

National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Thursday (May 14, 2026) backed Rashtriya Swayamsevek Sangh (RSS) functionary Dattatreya Hosabale's remarks advocating dialogue with Pakistan, saying that war was not an option.

Speaking to reporters in Srinagar, Mr. Abdullah, a three-time Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, also welcomed former Army chief M.M. Naravane backing Mr. Hosable.

"It is a very big move that the RSS leader has said there should be talks with Pakistan, and the former Army chief has also backed his statement. I am glad that somebody is now thinking that war is not an option. It is the question of dialogue, which we must always have to solve our problems," the NC president said.