Apart from ‘sentiments’, there are many reasons why the BJP may back Mehbooba Mufti despite her perceived soft stance towards separatists — a position which does not suit the saffron party. Apparently, several state BJP leaders have expressed reservations on supporting her, one because of her lack of experience and two, the perceived stance. According to party sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a relationship of mutual respect with her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, who also enjoyed immense goodwill within the party. It so appears that the Chief Minister had…
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